Monty and his group picked a table close to Calliope's group.

They chatted over burgers and fries, sneaking glances at Calliope every now and then. But she didn't even bother to look up at them, not once. After a couple failed attempts at eye contact, they just exchanged awkward looks and kept quiet.

When Calliope and her crew finished eating, they got up to leave.

Monty's group scrambled to gather their stuff and trailed right after them.

As Calliope's group piled into the elevator, Monty and his friends tried to squeeze

in too, but Silas and Uriah blocked the way.

"Sorry, no more room," Uriah said, expression icy.

Monty glanced at the nearly empty elevator and grumbled, "There's plenty of space..."

being crowded," Silas

rolled his eyes, but there was nothing they could do except watch

left behind, Monty's group hurried into the next elevator

parades, fireworks, and food stalls at every corner. The auction wasn't until the evening, so Calliope's

stepped out of the hotel, the distant

hustled after them, Monty calling out, "Callie, can't you please talk to your mom? She really wants to make things right with you. You

interested," Calliope replied over her

I want to

at her

then hold a press conference. I'll even watch the livestream. Let's

actually help Zelda call the

She stared at Calliope like

hell? Was Calliope for real? She never thought she'd actually have to admit fault—much less in front of cameras. Wasn't apologizing in

her expression twisted

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