A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 54 If Calliope married her son , so naturally , she thought she could handle any future daughter in law issues with ease .

Worst case scenario , she figured , she could secure her shares and then orchestrate a divorce .

After all , it was tough for a woman to find a new partner post divorce , but someone as exceptional as Gideon ? Hed have no problem .

Fleur tried to keep her composure , forcing a smile that was more pitiful than pleasant .

I was wrong before , and Im here to apologize ! Just a verbal apology ? Calliope pouted .

Words dont mean much to me .

Surely , a nice gift is in order , right ? A little compensation for emotional damages ? Youve hurt me , and Ive been dispirited for quite a while ! She looked at Fleur , then at Gideon .

You think a simple sorry suffices after causing so much distress ? Shows a lack of sincerity .

With gritted teeth , Fleur reluctantly pulled out her phone .

Alright , I was wrong .

I apologize .

Heres a little something for you ! She transferred a thousand dollars to Calliope .

Calliope glanced at the screen .

What is this , some pocket change ? Fleur was on the verge of losing her cool , but Gideon held her back .

She forced another smile and transferred twenty thousand dollars to Calliope .

Only then did Calliope beam , Thanks , I wont be shy about accepting it .

Consider it my emotional damages payment .

After that , she turned her gaze to Gideon .

And you ? Gideon took a deep breath .

Callie , all my money is yours .

Whatever you want , Ill give it to you .

I dont need much .

Just compensate me for the years of anguish .

Lets say fifty thousand a year for five years … thats two hundred fifty thousand , but that doesnt sound right .

Lets round it to three hundred thousand .

Calliope smiled sweetly .

You ! Fleur was fuming , thinking Calliope was being outrageously greedy .

Alright , Ill give it to you .

Gideon quickly made the transfer , and soon enough , Calliope received the confirmation .

Pleased , she nodded .

Alright , I forgive you for all the past grievances ! And what about you guys ? Calliope turned to face the rest .

Youve caused me plenty of headaches too , right ? Youve probably received quite a few favors for inviting me today .

Now that Im here , shouldnt I get a cut ? Her bright eyes shifted from Zelda to Monty , then to Lisette .

Montys eyelid twitched .

How much do you want ? If it wasnt for the sake of keeping her and Gideon together , he wouldnt even consider giving her money .

Calliope raised her hand , showing five fingers .

At least this much .

Theyve already given me over three hundred thousand .

Youre my real parents ; it cant be less than that , right ? Monty was speechless .

Youre asking for an absurd amount ! Zelda was livid .

What contribution have you made ? Why should we give you so much ? Lisette has worked tirelessly for the company without asking for nearly that much ! 1/2 09:41 Chapter 54 Worked tirelessly or worked to bleed the company dry ? Calliopes lips curled upward .

It was as if she could see right through Lisette .

Lisettes heart lurched .

Calliope had barely set foot in the company .

After initially joining together , Calliope had been kicked out for botching several projects and hadnt been involved with Jewell Group since .

How could she possibly know what she had been secretly up to ? Callie , youre such a joker , Lisette laughed awkwardly .