A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 293 Mr.

Lopez , I didnt mean it that way ! Monty was growing pale , trying to explain in a panic .

I didnt mean to fool you .

Theyre both my daughters .

I thought bringing Lisette was the same as bringing Callie .

Well , if thats how you see it , Mr.

Lopez replied , glancing up with a sharp gaze , maybe working with you or someone else is the same for me too .

He leaned back a little , his gaze piercing .

The Jewell family isnt as influential as you think .

Many people would line up for the chance if I wanted to switch partners .

, And itd probably be more beneficial for me .

Calliope was the only reason I chose to work with you .

Monty hadnt expected Mr.

Lopez to be so upset only because Calliope wasnt there .

In his mind , Lisette was cleverer and more capable than Calliope .

Mr.

Lopez would prefer Lisette ! Mr.

Lopez , my dad didnt realize you wanted to meet Calliope .

It was a misunderstanding , Lisette interjected , trying to defuse the situation as she noticed Monty was at a loss .

If theres anything you need , you can discuss it with me .

Calliopes reputation , well , you might have heard .

Its not great .

Shes known for being a bit of a slacker .

Even if she were here , she might not be able to have a proper conversation with you .

But I can assure you , Ill take your opinions seriously .

Lisette looked at Mr.

Lopez confidently as if to say she understood things that Calliope couldnt grasp .

Mr.

Lopez suddenly smirked with coldness .

Interesting .

Youre saying Callies no good and youre much better , and that I should heed your words over hers ? Do my preferences need your approval , Lisette ? His lips curved into a smile that was both charming and unnerving , his eyes narrowing .

Thats quite unfortunate ! Ive never been one to take advice from people I dont know well .

Seems like this dinner is unnecessary .

Mr.

Lopez leaned back in his chair , directing his attention toward Monty with authority and intimidation .

Monty was flustered .

He hadnt expected Lisettes words to fall flat .

It was clear Mr.

Lopez was intent on making things difficult for them .

Mr.

Lopez , I truly didnt mean to offend , Monty continued to plead .

Mr.

Lopezs expression turned steely .

Im giving you one last chance .

Have her leave and bring Calliope to me , or else we wont work together anymore .

Mr.

Lopez , weve worked together for years ! Montys face darkened.

Is it really necessary to end things over something so trivial ? Trivial ? Mr.

Lopez chuckled dryly .

Anything involving Calliope is far from trivial ! Monty furrowed his brow .

Whats your connection to Callie ? He was puzzled .

Initially , he assumed Mr.

Lopezs interest in Calliope was out of curiosity about the recent event .

But now , it seemed much deeper than that as if Mr.

Lopez had known Calliope all along .

Moreover , he was willing to forsake their partnership over her .