A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 773

Calliope and her friends had gone out for the afternoon, laughing and chatting as they strolled down the busy main street, the early spring sun warming their backs.

Meanwhile, the Jewell family trailed behind at a not-so-subtle distance. They tried be discreet, but their anxious glances and hushed whispers made it clear they were anything but calm.

Watching Calliope surrounded by so many friends only made their nerves worse.

This year had started out well for the Jewell family. After all, Lisette was back, and the family business seemed to have steadied, at least for a while.

But that good fortune didn't last long.

As soon as Calliope sold off her shares, the company's situation took a nosedive. Monty's phone was ringing off the hook. Executives wanted answers. Was Calliope leaving? Was she abandoning ship?

Worse yet, longtime partners started backing out of deals. The company's reputation was unraveling fast, and Monty felt like he was drowning.

still saw Monty as the boss. He was her father, after all. But now, with the business on the verge of rebranding, Monty was facing the very real possibility of losing

But if she walked away for good, Monty would be left to deal with the chaos

family did, none

bother looking back. They knew the Jewells were following them, lingering just far enough away to avoid direct confrontation but

best steaks and truffle fries

caught up just in time to be

booked for the next month. If you'd like to make a reservation, I can put you on the list, but I'm afraid we

bit extra to get in? Just

uncomfortable shoes, clearly unimpressed. "I'm sorry, but we have to be fair to all our guests. No

had no choice but to wait outside, watching through the window as Calliope and her friends enjoyed

pacing. "She has to help us out.

weight of the world pressing

seemed to care