A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"And Callie promised she'd fix Horatio's legs! She also promised to get Lisette out."

Ulysses cast a skeptical glance at Calliope. "Her? Are you all out of your minds?"

"No, we're not," Valerian said, pulling Ulysses aside. "Let's step outside. I need to fill you in on a few things."

Ulysses frowned, a mix of anger and confusion etched on his face. But with his head in a fog, he reluctantly followed Valerian outside.

As the two talked outside, Calliope remained seated at the head of the table, casting a casual glance at Horatio and Monty. "Aren't you curious when I'll get Lisette out?"

"No need to ask. We're sure you have a plan!" Monty replied optimistically. "Our Callie is the best and will sort it out!"

Monty grinned, "Callie, don't worry. Just let us know when you think it's best to get Lisette out."

She understood their urgency but wasn't in the mood for

on doing it so soon. There were other matters to

to win her favor. They'd even renovated rooms in their house for her. She was curious to see Lisette's reaction when she noticed the

Horatio had given Calliope the largest room in the house, the one Lisette had always coveted. Calliope wondered

wrapped up their conversation, with Ulysses returning with a

you, the company is in your hands now, and you'd better do a good

or if anything goes wrong, I won't let you

her a piercing look, his skepticism still

had vouched for her

was now her responsibility, but could she really lead it successfully? True, she'd redecorated the office to her taste, but what about the work? Was she really capable? Even their father couldn't

for dinner tonight," Monty

got a surprise