A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 55

"Yeah, I was just kidding around. You were so tense just now, I almost believed you'd actually cleaned out the company!"

Calliope chuckled lightly. "So, what's it gonna be? Don’t agree? Fine, I'll head out then."

Just as she was about to stand up, Monty made a decision and said, "Alright, I'll give it to you!"

"Then send the money over," Calliope said, looking up.

"Are you really that eager?" Monty asked, clearly indignant.

"I'm just worried you'll back out," Calliope shrugged. "This is for my emotional distress, and right now you're willing to pay. Who knows, you might change your mind later!"

Monty pulled out his phone, ready to transfer the money to Calliope.

Zelda grabbed Monty's arm, glancing at Calliope with hesitation. She wasn't too keen on handing over the money to Calliope.

With a bit of suspicion, Zelda asked, "If we give you this money, will you really stay with Gideon?"

"Zelda, are you trying to sell your daughter?"

Calliope raised her eyebrows. "If you don't want to give it, that's fine. I'll leave, how's that?"

She made a move to get up.

Monty panicked. "Okay, I'm transferring it now!"

With a few quick taps, Monty sent the money to Calliope, looking as if it physically hurt him.

Lisette, standing nearby, couldn't help but feel a pang of regret herself. Five hundred thousand dollars wasn't exactly pocket change to her, and certainly not to the Jewell family.