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.

how they've treated you?" he asked

"Pretty much. But

had grown accustomed to it. Once, she might have cared, but now she had stopped considering them

words of comfort but was at a loss. He wanted to help her, though he

something to eat?" he suggested, trying to lift the mood. "Can

eyebrow in surprise.

couldn't help but be amused that Mr. Myers, the formidable figurehead of the Myers Group, knew his way

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

that's impressive," Calliope teased with a

donning an apron, transforming into the image of a perfect domestic partner. It was a charming contrast to his powerful corporate persona, the kind

with curiosity. He was skilled, chopping and dieing like a pro, all while sneaking affectionate

whipped up two pasta, rich with vegetables and hearty bits of

he said,

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