A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 296

Did Calliope do something?

“Why, why is she so important?” Monty asked, still baffled, as he looked at Mr. Lopez sitting across from him.

“That’s not something you need to know,” Mr. Lopez replied curtly. “Please escort Mr. Jewell out.”

The assistant promptly ushered Monty out of the room, leaving him no chance to speak further.

Once outside, Monty felt his frustration boiling over. Mr. Lopez had made it clear: without Calliope, he wouldn’t consider partnering with the Jewell family. They were just one option among many for Mr. Lopez, who could easily find other suppliers. In contrast, the Jewell family desperately needed Mr. Lopez’s business.

As Monty reached the exit, he spotted Lisette waiting nearby. A wave of irritation washed over him. If it hadn’t been for her insistence, he would’ve brought Calliope instead.

could talk things over with Mr. Lopez and seal the deal. And what happened?

What a mess!

it go?” Lisette asked, still convinced Mr. Lopez couldn’t truly need

the table. If not, he’ll cancel everything,” Monty muttered, scratching his head in frustration. “Call

Though she felt wronged, she knew better than to argue

Lopez.

Cherp

phone to call Calliope. But a few minutes later, she turned to Monty, defeated. “Dad, it’s not that I don’t

to call Horatio.

Horatio called back, “She’s blocked me as well. I can’t reach her by calls, texts,

Twitter.”