A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 478 Why dont we just take the photos ourselves ? I mean , shes not even your biological daughter .

Or is it that you all dont want to take a picture with me ? You only want photos with Lisette ? If thats the case , forget it .

Its not like Ive been in any of these pictures for the past twenty years anyway .

She gazed down at her plate , picking idly at the mashed potatoes , as if she couldnt be bothered to continue the conversation .

Her demeanor made the others at the table tense up .

Maybe she had a point .

Theyd taken family photos with Lisette before when Calliope wasnt around .

So , why not take them now without Lisette ? After all , Lisette was adopted .

Shed been in plenty of pictures already .

Alright , alright , lets do it ! Monty chimed in , trying to smooth things over .

When do you want to take them ? You decide ! Zelda shot a chilly glance at Calliope , clearly wanting to say something , but Monty nudged her to keep quiet .

Lets do it after dinner .

Ill call a friend over to take them for us , Calliope suggested , looking directly at Monty and the others .

Uh … What ? Cant do it ? Calliope raised an eyebrow .

Fine , then .

Its not like we have to .

We arent exactly on speaking terms anyway ! No , no , its fine .

Well do it whenever you say , Monty quickly agreed , trying not to rile her up .

After all , with her connections and influence , it was best not to make her an enemy .

Its just a family photo , nothing to get worked up about .

Its not like itd cost anyone an arm or a leg .

Horatio and the others nodded in agreement .

So , after dinner , Calliopes friend arrived , camera in hand .

They gathered on the lawn outside the family estate , ready for the photo shoot .

Calliope sat regally in the center , like a queen on her throne , while the others stood behind her , creating a picture perfect family portrait .

week Well have the photos ready for you in about a week , her friend said as they wrapped up .

Great , Calliope replied , seeing her friend out the door .

She then took a leisurely stroll around the Jewell family villa , eventually making her way to Montys study .

Despite Montys initial reluctance , he let her in .

I remember theres a secret room behind this bookshelf , right ? Mind if I take a peek ? Calliope asked , eyeing the towering shelves .

Monty felt a chill of foreboding , but he couldnt refuse her request .

Reluctantly , he opened the hidden room .

Though not wealthy , Monty had amassed quite a collection of artifacts , some valuable , others not so much .

Calliope scanned the room , quickly assessing its treasures .

This golden goblet is quite the eye catcher .

Shame you wont gift it to me , she remarked playfully .

And bronze statue would look splendid in my living room ! Such beautiful pieces .

Are these all meant for Lisette ? she asked , feigning a pout that could melt even the hardest heart .

Monty was speechless , his mind racing .

Could he really say no after that ? Never mind .

Even if I adore them , you wouldnt let me take my pick , Calliope sighed dramatically .

Im suddenly losing the will to keep steering the company forward .

Maybe .

I should just hand it back to you guys ? No , please , dont say that ! You silly girl , talking nonsense ! Everything of your old mans is yours .

Take whatever you like , Monty declared with feigned bravado , though his heart was breaking inside .