A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 115

It was a typical Monday, and Kirin Fondue was bustling with the usual crowd.

Calliope was helping out by serving dishes, and as she approached the table by the window, she noticed Lisette sitting there.

Her brow furrowed slightly, but she didn't let it show as she set down the dish she'd been carrying.

Ignoring Lisette, she was about to turn and continue with her work when Lisette called out, "Aren’t you going to sit with me for a moment? I’ve got some things to discuss with you."

Calliope paused briefly, then turned and sat across from Lisette, leaning back in her chair with her hands in her pockets, exuding a casual defiance.

"What is it?" she asked. "What do you want to talk about?"

Lisette gave Calliope a once-over, smugness flickering in her eyes. "You seem to be enjoying your time as a waitress, Calliope. Even after becoming Mrs. Myers, you're still here. Didn't Silas give you any spending money?"

Calliope shrugged. "I'm not like you, Lisette. I don’t need to rely on a man for money."

Lisette shook her head.

"That's where you’re wrong. I believe a woman should be as successful as possible to marry rich. I make my own money, and I'm marrying into wealth."

Calliope glanced at her. "So, are you here to share your ambitious plans with me?"

"Of course not," Lisette replied. "I'm here to tell you that Valerian knows you saved him back then. But he said he’d still stand by me. So don’t think you can stir up trouble. Even if it goes public, he’ll be on my side over yours."

"Valerian cares more for me than he ever will for you," Lisette added triumphantly, watching for any distress on Calliope's face.