A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 303

"I know I messed up, and I’m here to apologize!" Monty flashed a nervous smile at Calliope. "I know you've been eyeing the shares in the company. How about I give you some?"

At the mention of shares, Calliope looked up, surprise flickering across her face. "You're willing to give me shares? How much? Twenty percent?"

Monty froze at her bold request. Twenty percent? That was a hefty chunk he couldn't fathom parting with. After all, Calliope hadn't contributed much to the company. Even though she was his flesh and blood, she hadn't even matched the contributions of their adopted daughter. How could he justify such a large share?

"Uh, Callie, twenty is a bit steep. How about three percent?" he ventured cautiously.

"Do you realize," Calliope said, fixing Monty with a steady gaze, "that this kind of bargaining could get you punched in the face? Would you take thirty if you were selling something for two hundred dollars?"

Monty squirmed. "Shares aren't like buying a shirt."

"Still doesn't work for me," Calliope shrugged. "Besides, you're here all apologetic, offering shares. You've got some ulterior motive, huh? What's the catch?"

Monty hadn't expected Calliope to be so sharp. He thought she would be easy to sway, maybe even naive. The shares were something he didn't even plan on giving, considering her lack of involvement in the business. But she saw right through him, understanding they needed her for something important.