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?"

already humbled ourselves to ask for your help. You've eaten such an expensive meal, and

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

her eyes widened

started pretending

wished they wouldn't

all knew they wouldn't actually regurgitate their

was too flustered to

shrugged it off with

company for me to manage and give

that, Calliope

protested, his brows furrowed. "Can't you compromise a little? Plus, helping Horatio shouldn't be a

anymore. You keep forgetting that

Calliope's tone was calm

temper, suddenly

the bowl effortlessly. She cast a

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