A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 307

Calliope was used to the Jewell family's antics, but Ulysses' words still shocked her.

"Why should I care about her?" she asked incredulously. "I barely know her, and it's not like she's ever done anything nice for me."

With a smirk, she added, "If you care so much about her, why don't you clean up the mess yourself? What's it got to do with me?"

Ulysses glared at her, muttering something under his breath that was too quiet to catch.

"I hope you all heard what my wife said," Silas said smoothly as the group tried to ignore the puddle left behind by Lisette.

His words stopped them in their tracks, and with grim expressions, they begrudgingly set to cleaning up the mess before making a hasty, disheveled exit from the Myers Manor.

Watching them leave, one more haggard than the last, Silas turned to Calliope, concern etched on his handsome features.

treated you?" he

"Pretty much. But it's

had been worse times, but she had grown accustomed to it. Once, she might have cared,

wanted to help her, though he knew she preferred to handle her family matters alone. Instead, he pulled

to lift the mood. "Can

raised an eyebrow

amused that Mr. Myers, the formidable figurehead of the Myers Group, knew his

chuckled and playfully tapped her nose. "There's a lot I can

Now that's impressive,"

partner. It was a charming contrast to his powerful corporate persona, the kind of man who commanded respect with just a look but could also whip up a

excellent cook herself, watched his adept movements with curiosity. He was skilled, chopping and dieing like a pro, all while sneaking affectionate glances her

whipped up two pasta, rich with vegetables and

said, setting