A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust

There was a time when their disdain would leave her feeling crushed, yearning for their approval, but those days were long gone.

Now, nothing this family did could stir any emotion in her.

As Franco nodded, he glanced back at the Jewell family, his gaze lingering on them. "You're treating a piece of trash like it's treasure, while tossing away the real gem. One day, you'll regret it."

With that, the door closed behind him.

Monty and the others eyed Calliope, still harboring a sliver of disbelief.

"Callie, I'm not sure how you convinced Franco to play along, but that's beside the point. We're inviting you to dinner because, frankly, we need your help to save the company, Horatio's legs, and sort things with Lisette. After all, you've got the same blood running through your veins as the rest of us, the Jewell family. Can't you lend a hand? If word gets out that you refused, it won't look good!"

Calliope smirked, "Are you trying to guilt-trip me?"

Monty quickly replied, "That's not what I meant!"

Calliope chuckled softly, "Then what did you mean? If I don't help, what's your plan?"

Zelda, her face darkened with frustration, chimed in, "Calliope, don't be so unreasonable. We've already humbled ourselves to ask for your help. You've eaten such an expensive meal, and you're seriously not going to help? How can you be so thick-skinned?"

"You think one meal is enough to buy me?" Calliope glanced at Zelda. "Million, let's return this meal to her."

Zelda was speechless, her eyes widened in shock.

Million had already started pretending to gag.

Valerian's lips twitched, looking like he wished they wouldn't take things so far.

They all knew they wouldn't actually regurgitate their meal; it would be disgusting.

"Crazy!" Zelda was too flustered to retort.

Calliope shrugged it off with a light

laugh. "I've already laid out my terms. If you want my help, hand over the company for me to manage and give me at least half the shares. Otherwise, no deal."

With that, Calliope stood up.

"Callie, your demand is over the top. You've never contributed to the company! Monty protested, his brows furrowed. "Can't you compromise a little? Plus, helping Horatio shouldn't be a transactional thing, he's your brother!"

"Sorry, that's not the case anymore. You keep forgetting that I've severed ties with

the Jewell family." Calliope's tone was calm but firm.

Valerian, losing his temper, suddenly hurled a bowl at Calliope.

She reacted swiftly, catching the bowl effortlessly. She cast a cool glance at

Valerian, "Valerian, are you trying to commit murder?"

"Yes, I'm trying to smash you to bits!" Valerian fumed, "I've had enough of you! Aren't you done yet?"noveldrama

"Heh—" Calliope let out a cold laugh. "I don't recall asking you to endure anything. Try smashing me, see if you've got what it takes."

Valerian's face flushed with frustration, knowing full well he couldn't best Calliope. Calliope placed the bowl back on the table and turned to leave with Million in tow. Monty and the others, both angry and anxious, hurried after her.

As she stepped out, the waitstaff in the hallway paused, respectfully greeting her as "Boss."

Franco reappeared from somewhere, handing Calliope a few documents to sign.

After signing, she returned the

papers to Franco and whispereda few words to him, patting his

shoulder lightly, like a leader giving instructions to a team member.