A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 368 Zelda turned to Franco with a look of disbelief .

All that food was for Calliope and her mutt ! You said this club was hers , so why would she need to pay for a meal here ? Mrs.

Jewell , are you suggesting she wants a free meal ? Franco raised an eyebrow , phone in hand .

Our boss comes here and , of course , she doesnt pay You all , however , are not I heard todays tab is on you , so its your responsibility to settle it Zelda squinted her eyes , defiant .

Were her family .

Why should we pay ? Franco chuckled softly .

Family , huh ? Really ? Didnt you all cut ties ? Its funny how you claim to be family when it suits you , but become strangers when theres nothing to gain .

Zeldas face turned sour , glaring at Franco with fury .

Franco , still holding his phone , continued , Dont want to pay ? Well , dont blame me if I call the cops right now and invite the press over to witness just how shameless the Jewell family can be.

Montys face went pale with worry .

No , Franco , we never said we wouldnt pay ! Then please head downstairs to settle the bill .

Franco watched as Monty and the others reluctantly entered the elevator .

He pulled out his phone and made a call .

As soon as the elevator reached the ground floor , Monty and his group were met by a small entourage waiting for them .

A few waitstaff and security guards stood there , watching them as if they were criminals Feeling both furious and humiliated , Monty had little choice but to comply .

This way , please , a smiling waiter directed them toward the payment counter .

At the counter , the cashier announced the total price to Monty and his companions .

What ? Monty exclaimed , utterly shocked .

We mustve been served diamonds for it to be this expensive ! Our club has its prices , and you did order the most expensive dishes on the menu , the cashier replied with a polite smile .

So , who will be settling the bill ? With trembling hands , Monty reluctantly handed over a credit card .

He eyed the cashier , his emotions in turmoil .

As the cashier took the card , Monty clung to it for a moment , unwilling to let go .

The cashier gave a small smile and tugged the card from Montys grip with effort before proceeding with the transaction .

Monty watched the card swipe through the machine , his heart aching with every second .

Once the payment was complete , they finally exited the club .

At the door , the security guards bid them farewell , We hope to see you again soon ! Monty grumbled under his breath , Over my dead body ! As if Id come back after this ! In the car , Monty couldnt help but vent his frustrations .

How could it be that expensive ? Theyve drained my account dry ! And yet , she still refuses to help … Half the shares and giving her full control of the company ? Thats basically losing everything ! Zelda muttered curses under her breath , while Horatio was busy on his phone , trying to verify if Calliope really owned the club .

After the call , he waited for his friend to get back to him .

Horatio , can your friend really dig up some info ? Valerian inquired .

Yeah , hes got quite the network .

He should be able to find some leads , Horatio assured .

He promised to call back once he has something .