A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 448

“I have other commitments, so I can’t always be at the company. When it comes to management, Franco is way better than me,” Calliope remarked.

“He’ll be staying here as my assistant. If I’m unavailable, he’ll handle everything. I think everyone knows who he is, and there shouldn’t be any objections.”

Monty nodded absentmindedly. He wasn’t sure whether to be thrilled, grateful, or panicked,

Franco was indeed impressive, but if he stayed, would he eventually take over the place? Would the company slowly change under his influence?

“What’s the matter, you’re not on board with this?” Calliope asked, her eyes fixed on Monty. “I’ve already made the decision here. It doesn’t matter if you agree or not. I’m not here to seek your opinion; just to inform you.”

“Pleasure working with you, Mr. Jewell,” Franco said with a friendly smile, extending his hand towards Monty.

Monty stared at his own hand, his expression twitching slightly.

lunch, Calliope took Franco to the office where they discussed a few things. Monty, unable to follow the conversation,

in his

had shown she meant business. Monty recalled how the employees were buzzing with excitement after lunch. He’d never seen them so enthusiastic

wanted to, she could have easily taken over the company. She had the capability,

He instructed the staff

home to find Valerian in the middle of this

are you doing?” she demanded as she

moving to that smaller one,”

change? He has trouble walking, how’s he supposed to manage in such a

room to Calliope,” Valerian explained.

Zelda fumed. Her recent outing with the other socialites had been filled with gossip about their family’s decline. Mention of Lisette and Calliope had

that jinx, would the company be

to Callie,” Valerian said. “Just leave it. The company plans

her.”