A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 438 Monty barked as he leaped up , charging towards the exit .

Valerian thought about how someone had pulled strings to keep him from seeing Lisette .

She was now under heavy surveillance , supposedly for national security reasons or some other wild excuse … The accusations were as big as a barn door .

Without Calliopes help , there was no way theyd get Lisette out .

Heck , even catching a glimpse of her would be a Herculean task .

Valerian hustled after Monty , both of them rushing over to where Calliope stood waiting at the elevator .

Both father and son skidded to a halt in front of her .

We agree to your terms ! Monty blurted out .

Callie , we agree ! Just dont leave us hanging ! Calliope , youre really heartless ! Valerian snapped , his face a thundercloud .

Can you really stand by while Lisette is locked up for life ? Do you really need us to beg ? Valerians defiance was still evident .

Were family , for Petes sake , and this is how you treat us ? Calliope glanced at Valerian .

Sure , I can stand by .

Lisettes lifelong lock up doesnt really concern me .

Were not exactly close .

She shrugged nonchalantly .

You dont have to beg .

Its your call .

Go ahead , rescue Lisette yourself ! Wasnt it you who said Im a wicked woman ? And someone wicked naturally wouldnt rescue someone for no reason .

Her gaze was steady and unflinching as it focused on Valerian .

Valerians fists were clenched , his face a stormy shade of gray .

At that moment , the elevator doors opened , and a group of employees stepped out , their expressions utterly complicated .

They didnt dare linger , scurrying away but not without stealing a few glances back at the scene .

It was clear that Calliope had the Jewell family in the palm of her hand .

They needed her , but werent thrilled wit er demands .

Calliope swept a glance at Monty and the others .

Are you sure youve made up your minds ? If you need me , I stay .

If not , no deal , and dont come knocking in the future ! This is your one and only chance .

You really can fix Horatios legs , get Lisette out , and save our company , right ? Monty asked as he gazed at Calliope .

Absolutely .

Alright , I agree .

The shares you requested , the management control , its all yours ! Monty inhaled a deep breath .

As long as you heal Horatio , free Lisette , and manage the company to solve our current mess .

Calliope nodded .

Okay , lets get the paperwork for the transfer ready .

Also , gather all the board members and top brass .

Inform them that Im in charge now .

Monty gave Calliope a long , searching look .

He had clung to the hope that maybe she wasnt serious , that maybe she was just testing them .

But it was clear now she really meant it .

Alright , Monty conceded , teeth gritted .

Valerian said nothing , but his eyes bore into Calliope with a hostility that could melt steel .

Over on the side , Horatio sat in his wheelchair , silent but visibly displeased .

After a long pause , he finally spoke , Callie , you know , love isnt something you can blackmail .

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