The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 183 The news of Calliope breaking ties with the Jewell family spread like wildfire.

Everyone was talking about it, predicting life would be tough for Calliope without the Jewell family's support. Some even speculated that without them, Silas wouldn't treat Calliope well.

But Calliope didn't pay much attention to these rumors. Her mind was occupied with thoughts of her past

life, when her best friend Portia's family faced a downfall, leaving Portia, once a wealthy heiress, to face the cruelty of the world alone.

Determined to prevent history from repeating itself, Calliope arranged a meeting with Portia's father, Fintan Sutton.

to discuss with you," Calliope began, her

heed my warning. I don't want anything to happen to the Sutton family. You

meet Calliope mostly because his daughter insisted, was expecting her

is unsettling. Fintan's first reaction was disbelief. The

fond of Portia," he said, trying to sound reassuring. "And I trust you wouldn't deceive me. But saying something's going to happen to us doesn't sit right. Our company is well-managed, and my son Crispin and I are competent.

to lighten the mood. "Anyway, I appreciate your concern. Do you have anything else to discuss? If not, I

for his phone but

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It's a shame that they chose that ungrateful girl over you. If you ever need anything, consider me a second father. Crispin