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?"

her face darkened with frustration, chimed in, "Calliope, don't be so unreasonable. We've already humbled ourselves to ask for your help. You've eaten such an expensive meal, and you're seriously not

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

was speechless, her eyes widened

started pretending to

twitched, looking like he wished they wouldn't take things so

actually regurgitate their meal; it would be

was too

shrugged it off with

out my terms. If you want my help, hand over the company for me to manage and give me

Calliope

your demand is over the top. You've never contributed to the company! Monty protested, his brows furrowed. "Can't you compromise a little? Plus, helping Horatio shouldn't

the case anymore. You keep forgetting that I've

family." Calliope's tone

suddenly hurled a bowl

swiftly, catching the bowl effortlessly. She cast a cool