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."

Calliope used to be the underdog, and now even her family is

"Yeah, it's awesome!"

and greeted her with real respect, and Calliope smiled and nodded back, greeting everyone just as warmly. Horatio and the others followed

just in time to see

already so popular around the office. So many people were actually going out of their way to say hi to her! When Lisette used

deep breath, Lisette narrowed her eyes. Whatever. She still had some influence here. There were plenty of people loyal to her. If she spread a few rumors, she could bring Calliope

Some employees glanced her way,

of hesitation, like they weren't quite sure it

She's back at

all arrived with Calliope, but Lisette came in alone?

the adopted one after all. She just doesn't have the same

nowhere near as generous. Calliope's given us gifts and

right? I really like Calliope.

excitement in the

her. No one even made eye contact. By

believe it.