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."

the underdog, and now even her

"Yeah, it's awesome!"

respect, and Calliope smiled and nodded back, greeting everyone just as warmly. Horatio and the others followed behind

out of her car just in time

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

eyes. Whatever. She still had some influence here. There were plenty of people loyal to her. If she spread a few rumors,

into the building. Some employees glanced her

hesitation, like they weren't quite sure it was

She's

came in alone? Did the family choose

all. She just doesn't have the

as generous. Calliope's given us gifts

I really like Calliope. I'd follow her anywhere,

in the

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

believe