A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 303 I know I messed up , and Im here to apologize ! Monty flashed a nervous smile at Calliope .

I know youve been eyeing the shares in the company .

How about I give you some ? At the mention of shares , Calliope looked up , surprise flickering across her face .

Youre willing to give me shares ? How much ? Twenty percent ? Monty froze at her bold request .

Twenty percent ? That was a hefty chunk he couldnt fathom parting with .

After all , Calliope hadnt contributed much to the company .

Even though she was his flesh and blood , she hadnt even matched the contributions of their adopted daughter .

How could he justify such a large share ? Uh , Callie , twenty is a bit steep .

How about three percent ? he ventured cautiously .

Do you realize , Calliope said , fixing Monty with a steady gaze , that this kind of bargaining could get you punched in the face ? Would you take thirty if you were selling something for two hundred dollars ? Monty squirmed .

Shares arent like buying a shirt .

Still doesnt work for me , Calliope shrugged .

Besides , youre here all apologetic , offering shares .

Youve got some ulterior motive , huh ? Whats the catch ? Monty hadnt expected Calliope to be so sharp .

He thought she would be easy to sway , maybe even naive .

The shares were something he didnt even plan on giving , considering her lack of involvement in the business .

But she saw right through him , understanding they needed her for something important .

Callie , the companys in trouble , Monty admitted .

Lisette scared the Thorne familys young heir , and now theyre giving us grief .

But thats not even the worst of it .

One of our key clients , Mr.

Lopez , insists on meeting you , saying hes pulling out of our deal if you dont show .

And losing him is catastrophic for us .

Without him , the company could tank ! Monty pleaded .

His departure spells disaster for us ! How is that my problem ? Calliope replied , arching an eyebrow at Monty .

I got booted from the company , and Ive left the Jewell family behind .

Even if it crumbles , its no skin off my nose .

Youre losing a big client .

Again , its not my problem .

It doesnt affect me at all .

She leaned back casually , resting her chin on her hand .

Even if the Jewell family goes bankrupt , my life remains unchanged .

You guys dont give me dividends or shares .

Monty frowned , trying to reason with her .

The Jewell family is still your family .

Silas might be good to you now , but who knows about the future ? You should have a safety net .

By helping the Jewell family , youd secure support for the future .

And dont underestimate three percent .

Its more than you think ! Callie , all you have to do is show your face .

Mr.

Lopez hasnt asked for anything else , just a simple meet and greet .

Montys eyes were hopeful , practically begging her .

Calliope shook her head .

Showing up is one thing , but what if he turns out to be a creep ? Even if I wanted to , my husband might not be thrilled about it .

As Monty realized Calliope wasnt budging , he started to panic a little .

He glanced at Horatio and the others for support .

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