A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 122

"You think I'm just a troublemaker, a real piece of work, so you blame everything on me? So, it doesn't matter whether you know the truth or not, you're just here to defend Lisette anyway.

Yeah, sure, I'm the one who made Lisette lose it, so what will you do about it?" Calliope sat in her chair with calm defiance, staring at the two people before her. A group of burly guys stood behind Calliope, loyal to her as if she were their leader.

The more they listened, the angrier they got, each wearing a frown that threatened to break into a fight at any moment.

How could they say Calliope was in the wrong? She was the best person in the world, and there was no way she'd hurt someone for no reason!

Having been with Calliope for a long time, they knew what kind of person Lisette was. Even though Calliope told them not to confront the Jewell family, they were itching for a showdown. How could an entire family be so blind?

"You're spewing nonsense! Wasn't it Lisette who came looking for trouble?" a hefty guy couldn't hold back any longer. "That Lisette is nothing but trouble, and you all are too blind to see who's good and who's not!" "Yeah, as if Callie would even bother with her. If Lisette dares to come to our diner again, I'll kick her out myself!"

A group of them shouted angrily at Valerian and his companion.

Despite her bravado, Zelda was a bit intimidated by the menacing crowd.

her eyes darting around

them, Rafferty looked somewhat refined,

here? Shouldn't you keep your people in line? And

you keep her working here, your

"Trouble? Only you see

looked at Rafferty

can't fire

hers. The money came from her, and she hired

must

you!"

"Using a bit

to threaten people, no

decency!"

done talking to Calliope, her eyes scheming as she reached into

but her eyes followed Zelda's hand, aware of her sneaky plan. As Valerian tried to stall for time, Calliope and