A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 366

There was a time when their disdain would leave her feeling crushed, yearning for their approval, but those days were long gone.

Now, nothing this family did could stir any emotion in her.

As Franco nodded, he glanced back at the Jewell family, his gaze lingering on them. "You're treating a piece of trash like it's treasure, while tossing away the real gem. One day, you'll regret it."

With that, the door closed behind him.

Monty and the others eyed Calliope, still harboring a sliver of disbelief.

"Callie, I'm not sure how you convinced Franco to play along, but that's beside the point. We're inviting you to dinner because, frankly, we need your help to save the company, Horatio's legs, and sort things with Lisette. After all, you've got the same blood running through your veins as the rest of us, the Jewell family. Can't you lend a hand? If word gets out that you refused, it won't look good!"

Calliope smirked, "Are you trying to guilt-trip me?"

Monty quickly replied, "That's not what I meant!"

Calliope chuckled softly, "Then what did you mean? If I don't help, what's your plan?"

to ask for your help. You've eaten

buy me?" Calliope glanced at Zelda. "Million, let's return this

speechless, her eyes widened in

had already started

looking like he wished they wouldn't

all knew they wouldn't actually regurgitate their meal; it would be

was too

shrugged it off with a

If you want my help, hand over the company for me to manage and give me at least half the shares.

Calliope

the company! Monty protested, his brows furrowed. "Can't you compromise a little? Plus, helping Horatio shouldn't be a transactional thing, he's your

not the case anymore. You keep forgetting that

Calliope's tone was calm

losing his temper, suddenly hurled a bowl at

catching the bowl effortlessly. She cast a