A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 354 They say they need to interrogate her , so we cant take her home just yet .

Valerians emotions were all over the place .

The whole situation with Calliope and Lisette had left him feeling a bit frazzled .

What are we going to do now ? Horatio asked , frowning .

I dont know , but Lisette hasnt done anything too serious .

I doubt shell end up in jail .

We should just head home for now .

Valerian was about to call for a taxi when his phone buzzed .

After picking up , his face turned a shade more serious .

He glanced at Horatio .

Lets go home .

Dads waiting for us there , Alright , Horatio nodded .

The two brothers hailed a cab and headed back home .

When they arrived , they found Monty and Zelda sitting on the couch in the living room .

The tension in the room was almost palpable ; neither of them had spoken a word , but their silence spoke volumes ..

After what felt like an eternity , Monty finally broke the silence , This is all your fault ! What do you mean its my fault ? Zelda retorted , looking incredulous .

I didnt do anything wrong .

That so called psychic said Calliope was a curse on our family .

I was just trying to protect us all by keeping my distance ! If she was really a curse , would she be so successful ? Our company is on the brink of collapse .

And now with this new scandal , were finished ! Monty rubbed his temples , looking like he was on the verge of a breakdown .

The gossip from Calliopes speech at the class reunion had spread like wildfire .

People online were not only sharing it but also lambasting the Jewell family for their treatment of her .

Many companies were now reconsidering their partnerships with them .

It seemed the entire world had found out that the Jewells had favored their adopted daughter over their own flesh and blood .

The optics were terrible .

Even within the company , employees were buzzing about the situation , discussing Lisette and Calliope in hushed tones .

Some even mentioned how dedicated Calliope was at work , wondering how things had gone so wrong .

The consensus was that Lisette had set Calliope up .

Monty was on the verge of losing it .

Angry calls from board members were blowing up his phone , demanding answers .

He barely managed to placate them , promising to discuss the matter with his family and speak with Calliope .

Dad , Mom ! Horatio and Valerian entered , looking from Monty to Zelda .

Dad , whats going on ? Valerian asked urgently .

Wheres Lisette ? Monty demanded , his gaze fixed on his sons .

Why didnt you bring her back? What happened to Lisette ? Zeldas worry was evident at the mere mention of her name .

She was taken in by the police for allegedly spreading rumors about a government official , Valerian explained .

It should be fine .

What ? Zelda panicked .

The police took her ? This must be Calliopes doing , slandering her on purpose , right ? Horatio shot Zelda a disapproving look .

Monty , on the other hand , was fed up .

Just keep quiet , will you ? Lisettes not going to die .

Right now , the survival of our company is what matters most ! 1/2 10:48 He launched into an explanation of the companys dire situation , his frustration evident as he grappled with the overwhelming pressure .