A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

It was the start of the workday, and plenty of employees were arriving at the

company.

After parking the car, Calliope and her group got out. A lot of people noticed them right away, and instinctively slowed their steps to watch.

"Hey, isn't that Calliope?"

"No way-today Monty, Horatio, and Valerian all rode in with her?"

"Wow, seeing it like this, Calliope's got such a commanding vibe! The way she steps out of the driver's seat, she just looks so confident, you know?"

"I love that about her, honestly."

"She's amazing. Ever since Calliope joined, the food in the break room has gotten better, the office feels more positive, and she even treats us to Starbucks sometimes!"

"Most importantly, the company's doing better. Our bonuses are looking good!" "Exactly! It really does matter who's in charge."

and now even her family is starting to see how

"Yeah, it's awesome!"

and her crew headed into the building. People nodded and greeted her with real respect, and Calliope smiled and nodded back, greeting everyone just as warmly. Horatio and

of her car just in time to see Calliope and her

clench. She hadn't realized Calliope was already so popular around the office. So many people were actually going out of

people loyal to her. If she spread a few rumors, she could bring Calliope down a peg

building. Some employees glanced her way,

moment of hesitation, like they weren't quite

that Lisette? She's back

but Lisette came in alone? Did the

all. She just doesn't

she's nowhere near as generous. Calliope's given us

like Calliope.

in the air

No one greeted her. No one even made eye contact. By the time she got to the elevator,

believe it.