A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"Why are they all following our boss?"

"Man, our boss is just incredible!"

The crowd's chatter grew louder, and a few fans even let out excited squeals. Everyone was gushing about how ridiculously handsome Julius looked, and the other two guys weren't exactly falling behind in the looks department. Everyone was practically buzzing with excitement.

Well, everyone except Valerian. His face had gone completely pale. He looked like he'd just seen a ghost. He knew these guys were Calliope's brothers, but he never imagined she'd actually bring them here.

And what did she just say? Was she...siding with Franco? She was his sister, for crying out loud. Why was she defending some assistant over her own brother?

"Callie, Franco wouldn't let me touch the car! Isn't this the car you gave me? If it's mine, why can't I check it out? He's just an assistant, and he's telling me what to do? That's way out of line."

Calliope just stared at him and asked, "Where do you get this confidence, Valerian? Seriously, you think you can compare to Franco? Franco and I have been through hell and back together. Sure, you're my brother, but we're not even that close."

"What Franco says, goes. His word is as good as mine. I know him better than anyone. He's worked with me for years, and he's never crossed the line.”

the car. If you broke it,

her tone icy

car wasn't for you. It's

shot Valerian

wasn't loud, but it cut through the noise. Everyone heard

from the start. Franco had tried to stop him, but he just wouldn't back down.

car nor

my way to snag it for you," Calliope said, her voice suddenly softer

barely glanced

get the idea that, after how you've treated Callie, she'd be giving you a gift

a split second. His ears burned bright pink. He looked

you spend so much money on a car for

Calliope remembered what he liked, but

the