A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust

"Yeah, I was just kidding around. You were so tense just now, I almost believed you'd actually cleaned out the company!"

Calliope chuckled lightly. "So, what's it gonna be? Don't agree? Fine, I'll head out then."

Just as she was about to stand up, Monty made a decision and said, "Alright, I'll give it to you!"

"Then send the money over," Calliope said, looking up.noveldrama

"Are you really that eager?" Monty asked, clearly indignant.

"I'm just worried you'll back out," Calliope shrugged. "This is for my emotional distress, and right now

you're willing to pay. Who knows, you might change your mind later!"

Monty pulled out his phone, ready to transfer the money to Calliope.

Zelda grabbed Monty's arm, glancing at Calliope with hesitation. She wasn't too keen on handing over the money to Calliope.

With a bit of suspicion, Zelda asked, "If we give you this money, will you really stay with Gideon?"

"Zelda, are you trying to sell your daughter?"

Calliope raised her eyebrows. "If you don't want to give it, that's fine. I'll leave, how's that?"

She made a move to get up.

Monty panicked. "Okay, I'm transferring it now!"

With a few quick taps, Monty sent the money to Calliope, looking as if it physically hurt him.

Lisette, standing nearby, couldn't help but feel a pang of regret herself. Five hundred thousand dollars wasn't exactly pocket change to her, and certainly not to the Jewell family.

Calliope had managed to get it with just a few choice words, and Lisette was nearly fuming. But she couldn't stop Monty or the others. Being the obedient daughter she was, she couldn't defy them. "Alright, the money's in your account. Can you at least have a proper talk with Gideon now?" Monty asked, "You should be satisfied. You've made a killing, so go explain things to Eamon Baker and start living a decent life."

Calliope glanced at Gideon. "Let's have a private chat, shall we?"

Gideon's eyes lit up with a flicker of hope. Finally, she was willing to talk to him alone. Maybe there was still a chance.

He didn't let his excitement show, though, and just nodded at Calliope. He was convinced Calliope still loved him. As for her and his uncle, that was probably just a charade for Silas, a way to repay some kind of debt to her.

Gideon looked at Calliope, feeling she'd always been easy to handle. Soon enough, she'd probably apologize to him.

She always did that. After her anger subsided, she'd start feeling guilty and find ways to make it up to him. The truth was, she couldn't live without him, Gideon thought.

As for him, whether it was her or another woman, it didn't really matter much.

Of course, Gideon kept all this to himself. The shares of the Baker Group were worth far more than one million, and it was about more than just the cash. So, he needed to secure those shares first.

"Help me carry these things to the car," Calliope said to Gideon.

Gideon obediently picked up the bags of food.

Seeing Calliope willing to spend time alone with Gideon, Zelda and the others felt hopeful and didn't say much more.

Calliope left the room satisfied. As she reached the door, she turned back to Monty and said, "Monty, don't forget to settle the bill!"

Monty was speechless.

Outside, Calliope made a quick call, and soon Damien pulled up in the car.

"Ma'am," Damien greeted Calliope respectfully as he stepped out, and then nodded to Gideon. "Mr. Baker.