A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 439 Calliope glanced over at Horatio .

Do you think Im here begging for your love ? She chuckled softly .

Sorry to burst your bubble , but Ive got to ask how much is your love really worth ? That isnt something you measure in dollars and cents , Horatio replied , furrowing his brow .

Oh , really ? Then how do you measure it ? Calliope stepped closer , standing right in front of him .

Is it by the insults , the betrayals , the humiliations ? Is it the lack of trust , the favoritism ? Is that your idea of love ? Do you think Im some kind of masochist who still craves your love ? Well , newsflash I dont need it anymore , and I sure as hell dont love you back , she said , her smile turning gradually frosty .

After having a near death experience , I realized something crucial I wont get your love , and I dont want it .

Dont worry , aside from your meaningless love , Ive got plenty of other care in my life .

I have my brothers three wonderful , caring brothers and a husband who treats me like gold .

I might not have parents , but it doesnt matter , who needs parents like that ? Calliope laughed lightly .

My brothers love me dearly .

Even without a drop of shared blood , theyre more family to me than you ever were .

Horatios face paled .

He opened his mouth , trying to find words that wouldnt come .

Hearing her talk about the love of her brothers with no blood ties pricked something uncomfortable within him , and when she declared she didnt love them anymore , it left an unexpected void.

Alright , were adults , enough with the melodrama .

Save your love for Lisette .

Its not worth a dime to me .

Ill get what I want through my own strength .

Calliope shrugged .

Monty watched her , feeling a sense of unease creep in .

Her words , her demeanor they were all so different .

The little girl who once looked to him for approval now regarded him with the indifference of a stranger .

Okay , enough of this , Monty interjected awkwardly .

Callie , lets head to the office and talk things over .

He forced a smile , glancing at her thought , but now , seeing her lity as they walked .

Hed often overlooked her , never giving her much this , she seemed like someone entirely new and somehow unfamiliar .

She was his daughter , yet he realized with a jolt that he knew less about her than he did about Lisette .

He vaguely remembered Zelda calling her a jinx , but he didnt mind her back then .

When did he start ignoring her completely ? Horatio was also studying Calliope , wondering when shed changed so much .

He felt as if he didnt know her at all anymore .

Theyd neglected her , and now it was clear .

Theyd never really connected with her , never noticed the things shed been quietly achieving .

They were oblivious to the fact that she owned the Pearl Tiger Club .

Even more surprising , she had properties everywhere , collecting rent like some real estate mogul .