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

release Lisette anytime, really, but she wasn't planning on doing it so soon. There were

trying hard to win her favor. They'd even renovated rooms in their house for her. She

the house, the one

conversation, with Ulysses returning with a face like thunder, glaring at

your own gain," Ulysses snapped. "Let me tell you, the company is in your hands now, and you'd better do a good job. Fix

if anything goes

shot her a piercing look, his skepticism still

for her

but could she really lead it successfully? True, she'd redecorated the office to her taste, but what about the work? Was she really

come home for dinner tonight," Monty chimed in. "Your

we've got a surprise for