A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 32 So , a lot of folks didnt know , but Calliope , despite not being the apple of the Jewell familys eye , was actually a little rich lady .

She had more money than her father , Monty , ever did .

The funny part ? Not even the Jewell family knew about the fortune her grandfather left her .

Her grandfather always said , Keep your wealth under wraps .

He was always worried the Jewell family might try to take everything from her .

She took his advice to heart and never told a soul that it was all hers .

She even had a crew of really capable people working for her , managing the wealth .

Money made more money , and her assets had multiplied tenfold .

Now , she owned various shops collecting rent and other ventures , but she barely had to lift a finger .

Her crew was fiercely loyal because shed saved their lives at some point , so they were devoted to her .

She treated them well , which only made them more grateful and reliable .

She owned Kirin Fondue , a fondue restaurant on a street her grandfather had given her .

It was about five or six years ago when she met Rafferty Stanley during a mission .

When she first met Rafferty , he was barely hanging on , just a breath away from death .

She brought him back to life .

After that , Rafferty stuck by her side .

He had a lot of secrets , but he never talked about them , and she never pressed him .

By some twist of fate , she discovered he had a knack for cooking , and together they opened this fondue restaurant .

On paper , Rafferty was the owner , but she was the real boss .

Shed drop by the place to help out whenever she had the time .

Sometimes , when she had meetings with other business managers , theyd choose Kirin Fondue as the venue .

It became her little secret hideaway .

After coming back to life , she hadnt visited the place for a while , but Rafferty understood she was busy with wedding plans , so he didnt mention it .

It was still early in the day , and the place wasnt crowded .

Calliope and Rafferty were having coffee in the backyard , chatting away .

Hows your health been lately ? Calliope asked , taking a sip of her coffee and noticing Raffertys pale complexion .

Not dead yet , Rafferty replied with a nonchalant shrug .

Here , Calliope said , sliding a small ceramic bottle toward him , I tweaked the formula a bit .

This version should be more effective than the last .

One pill a day .

Im still working on a long term solution for your condition , but no breakthroughs yet .

Dont worry about me .

I dont mind , living or dying , Rafferty chuckled , though his eyes remained lifeless .

He was handsome , with charming eyes and fair skin , his features undeniably striking .

But a man without the will to live was hard to convince otherwise , let alone make happy .

The fact he was still alive was a small miracle in itself .

Calliope glanced at him .

You still owe me a life .

Thats why Im still breathing , Rafferty shrugged .

So , you really let go of Gideon ? Yep , Calliope nodded .

Pretty smart , huh ? Rafferty nodded in agreement .

He really wasnt right for you .

But Silas ..

1/2 16:10 Chapter 32 Hes not the right one either ? Calliope raised an eyebrow .

Hes got a dangerous edge , but its hard to say .

Youre quite the enigma yourself after all , Rafferty looked up .

By the way , I remember you mentioned wanting a race car modifier .

I found someone for you .

Hes really good .

Want to meet him ? If you do , I can call him over .

Sure , have him come over then .

Calliope nodded immediately .

I need him to fix up a car for me .