Chapter 124

Calliope was Zelda's daughter, but she was also the person Zelda despised the most.

"I've never heard a mother talk about her daughter like that." Silas's eyes grew even colder as he quietly clasped Calliope's hand in his large, warm one, gently rubbing it to comfort her.

At first, Calliope didn't feel much. But Silas's comforting gesture suddenly made her throat tighten with emotion.

She always thought she was strong, but now she found herself on the verge of tears.

People often become especially vulnerable in front of those they care about.

She hadn't felt particularly wronged before, but now, inexplicably, she felt overwhelmed by it.

"Zelda, don't worry about my reputation. I couldn't care less about it. But you all better keep to yourselves.

If you come after my wife again, the Jewell Group might as well prepare for bankruptcy."

Silas had an air of a protective husband. He couldn't bear to see his Callie suffer even the slightest injustice.

darkened, disbelief etched across her

but she isn't a good fit for you. We're just trying to look out for you," Valerian interrupted. "You can check her past for yourself. She's been trouble since she was a

off before Valerian could

my wife shouldn't have saved you? Was that a mistake? Should you have gone to meet your maker?

face alternated between red and

at Valerian, confused. "What does he

here, so please leave!" Rafferty stepped forward, noticing Calliope didn't

will regret this!"

glaring at everyone. "You're all defending

She has no education or skills. She's a walking

en

wasn't so malicious, do you think a

not fit to be Callie's mother." Silas's voice was

you must be out of your mind." Valerian sneered, "One day, you'll realize we were correct." "Are you still here?" the bald guy grabbed a broom to

their faces flushed with

composure. She sat on the couch her hands on her face, feeling frantic She remembered every foolish thing she had done. She was

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