A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 470 Chapter 470 Gideon couldnt afford to lose his place as heir to the Baker Group .

As long as he had Calliope on his side , Silas would be sure to let Gideon continue .

After all , Gideon was truly talented and incredibly smart .

Calliope had no idea shed been manipulated by Yvette .

Since her split with Fleur , shed been knee deep in company matters .

Monty and Horatio would drop by Calliopes office now and then .

Toward the end of the workday , Valerian made an appearance at the company .

He brought a small cake for Calliope , along with some other treats , displaying a doting demeanor .

Seeing him smile at her reminded Calliope of her childhood , the time when she had just returned home .

She always remembered that first year back ; they were all so kind to her .

Even though Zelda harbored some resentment , her brothers were always good to her .

Perhaps it was because she was the only girl .

They competed to shower her with affection .

Whatever she wanted , they raced to provide it .

Each of them seemed eager to give her the very best , though that only lasted for a year .

When Lisette came along , everyones focus shifted to her .

They treated Lisette even better ; they believed she needed more love .

Lisette was a natural actress , and every performance of hers seemed to convince them completely .

Callie , I picked this up on my way here .

Didnt you always love cakes from this place ? I remember the strawberry one was always your favorite when you were little .

Valerian placed the cake in front of Calliope .

His attempt to please her was all too obvious .

Calliope knew why .

He wanted her to help Lisette as soon as possible .

She glanced at the cake with mild interest , and then looked up at Valerian .

Are you sure you remember what cake I like ? Isnt it strawberry ? Valerian looked genuinely puzzled .

Thats Lisettes favorite , Calliope replied coolly .

After Lisette arrived , Calliope lost even the right to enjoy her own favorites .

Since Lisette loved strawberry cake , it became Calliopes supposed favorite too .

She had once liked strawberries herself .

But after Valerian slapped her over a single strawberry , she couldnt stand them anymore .

Valerian was oblivious to this .

He couldnt understand her aversion .

He glanced over at Monty and Horatio , seeking answers from them with his eyes .

Monty and Horatio , just as clueless , shook their heads .

Callie , dont all girls love strawberry cake ? Valerian inquired as he chuckled awkwardly .

Its just cake , after all .

Its all the same .

If you want something else , just tell me , and Ill get it next time .

For now , just make do with this one .

Calliope looked up with a slight smile .

You used to say the same thing , but it seems Ive never really gotten to eat what I wanted , even after all these years .

Valerian paused , thinking .

Her words jogged his memory .

It was always Lisettes favorites being bought , with Calliope being told to make do .

It was always the same excuse .

Calliope would often get upset , resulting in her having nothing at all .

And the promise of getting her favorite next time ? It was never fulfilled .