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.

you here because there's something crucial that I need to discuss with you," Calliope began,

I hope you'll heed my warning. I don't want anything to happen to the Sutton family. You know how close Portia and I are. I wouldn't be here

agreed to meet Calliope mostly because his daughter insisted, was expecting her to ask for a

family is in danger is unsettling. Fintan's first reaction was disbelief. The Sutton family's business had always been solid and united. How

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. Not to brag, but we're better

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

reached for his

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parents all the time. It's a shame that they chose that ungrateful girl over you.