A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 363

His face was strikingly handsome, and there was a devilish smirk playing on his

lips.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't my lifesaver! Long time no see!"

Nigel Howell made his way over to Calliope's side. "Heard you were dining here, so I just had to drop by and say hello!"

Calliope just blinked at him.

Nigel pulled out the chair next to her, crossing his long legs casually, and raised his wine glass in Monty's direction.

"Hey there, are the Jewell family folks giving my lifesaver a hard time again? What's the deal? Do you think my lifesaver looks like an easy target? How exactly are you planning to mess with her, huh?"

Nigel's presence was so commanding that the entire private dining room seemed to shrink a little under his gaze.

With just a few words, he had Monty and his group looking a little pale.

Monty quickly plastered on a smile and said, "Mr. Howell, you must be joking. Callie is my daughter. Why would we ever bully her? We're here because she wanted to dine at this club."

Nigel's gaze settled on Calliope. "My lifesaver wants to eat here, and she needs you to bring her? I doubt that."

was momentarily

husband who frequents this club? Come to think of it, my lifesaver

sparkled with amusement as he looked at

words left Monty at a loss

need for you to trouble yourself.

smirk still on his face. "And who do you think you are, offering me a toast? Don't tell me you're trying to cozy up to me? Looking to ride on my coattails, are

had a sharp tongue that made any conversation

then, Zelda and

Zelda seemed

'n'

expression shifted when she saw Nigel. She wasn't sure who Nigel was here for, but knowing his

swarmly.

brings you

"Certainly not here to

Zelda's face turned pale.

you need, Mr. Howell?" Valerian asked as he took a seat, glancing

hello to my lifesaver." Nigel reached over and playfully ruffled Calliope's

"Look at that, now you're a little scruffy pup! How adorable! My