Chapter 427

"Gideon, as much as I dislike Yvette, it's entirely this woman's fault that she lost the baby!" Fleur fumed, pointing an accusatory finger at Calliope.

"Calliope, how are you going to make up for the loss of my grandson?" she demanded. "You caused the miscarriage. How could you be so heartless? Are you still holding a grudge against me for not treating you well in the past?"

"If she were holding a grudge, you would've been out of the Baker family a long time ago," Silas retorted coldly, defending Calliope. "My wife has put so much effort into organizing this wedding. Even if she were mad, she wouldn't do something like this. You should ask your precious daughter-in-law what she's done!"

A member of the Jansen family interjected, arms crossed defiantly, "This is practically murder! Our Yvette was pushed by her! Yvette was about to get married; why would she harm herself like that? She loved that baby."

The Jansen family members were visibly furious, glaring at Calliope with hostility. "Now that the baby's gone, you'll have to pay up! How much do you think a life is worth?"

Calliope chuckled softly at their theatrics. Rather than rushing Yvette to the hospital, they seemed more interested in milking the situation for money.

Calliope suggested to the crowd, "and

turned and cut through the throng, making their way to the banquet hall. As Calliope turned, Yvette felt a pang of unease. Calliope was

family helped Yvette to her feet, clearly more interested in their scheme than her well-being, and followed Calliope's lead toward

of pure disdain. Where he once felt

the loss of

you? Is

ruthless?"

so

Gideon replied, his voice icy. "You'll see what

suspicion tinging her

the banquet hall. Inside, some who hadn't

and Silas returned to their seats. Calliope turned

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