She's already married to Silas. Her life should be pretty sweet right about now, but apparently that's not enough for her. Now she wants everything the Jewell family has.

Lisette sat at the dining table, her expression frosty as she mulled it all over.

Dinner was a little awkward, to say the least. Her two older brothers kept piling mashed potatoes and roast chicken onto Calliope's plate, while Zelda, their mom, fussed over Lisette and made sure she had plenty of green beans and mac and cheese. There was this weird undercurrent, like a storm was brewing just beneath the surface, but overall, dinner passed without too much drama.

Afterwards, Lisette glanced at her brother. "Horatio, am I staying in Callie's old room now?"

"Yeah," Horatio said, giving her a sheepish look. "Sorry, Lisette. I really am."

"I slept in there for years," Calliope said, her voice cool and even. "No one ever apologized to me. If I could handle it, why can't she?"

Horatio immediately turned to Calliope, looking flustered. "Callie, I'm sorry!"

Calliope just stared at him, deadpan.

understanding. "It's really fine, honestly. I don't mind a small room. Sometimes it even feels a little cozier, you

back, raising an eyebrow. "That's not what you used to say. You always said you loved my room. So, what, are you tired

but she knew exactly how

a second, she was completely

"You wanted the big room, you got it. What more do

didn't wait for an answer, just took Lisette's

it nice-fresh sheets, a vase of

said, her voice soft with regret. "But we needed the space for

really don't mind, Mom," Lisette said, putting on her most understanding smile. "As long as I have a roof

they're all taking her side right now. But don't you worry, it's only because of the company and Horatio's recovery. Once they've gotten what they want, Calliope

on with

darkened. “You haven't heard? Your dad's company hit a rough patch. Calliope's running things for now. She made your father hand over some

of the

She's

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