“What’s going on?” Lisette frowned at Valerian, a knot of anxiety tightening in her chest.
Calliope, who had barely spoken to the family in months, was suddenly back. Not only was she here, but her attitude was… well, let’s just say she didn’t exactly seem humbled. If anything, Calliope looked like she had the entire Jewell family wrapped around her little finger.
Back in the day, Monty and the rest would barely even look at her, sometimes they’d outright yell at her and tell her to get lost. But now? Now, it was like they were all walking on eggshells around her.
Lisette couldn’t shake the feeling that something was very, very off. Had the Jewells really made up with Calliope? If so, after all the things she’d done to Calliope… well, Lisette was screwed if Calliope decided to come home for good.
And what was this about a deal? Had the family given Calliope something? Was it about the company? That was what Lisette wanted most—if Calliope got control, what would she have left?
The uncertainty was driving Lisette crazy.
But she didn’t dare ask outright, not when Monty and the others were clearly being so cagey. If she pressed too hard, they’d get suspicious for sure.
Lisette sucked in a shaky breath, reminding herself to stay calm. She’d just have to wait for the right moment—play the doting daughter, maybe shed a few tears. After all, they’d never really trusted Calliope before; it wasn’t like they’d suddenly believe everything she said. No, whatever was happening, Calliope must have something on them.
That thought made Lisette feel a little better. She put on her sweetest, most remorseful voice. “Callie, I want to apologize. I’m sorry… I didn’t know. I realize now I misunderstood you.”
“But, you know, anyone would worry if a girl hangs out with that many strange guys. I was just concerned about you, that’s all. You’re not really mad at me, are you?”
“I mean, I’ve already been punished, haven’t I? You’re not actually going to make me grovel on the floor, are you?”
“I’m fine, Mom. I’m sorry I made you worry,” Lisette said, putting on her best remorseful face.
“Oh, sweetheart, you have nothing to apologize for! You didn’t do anything wrong!” Zelda nearly started crying right then and there, clutching Lisette’s hand.
Calliope sat stiffly on the living room couch, face unreadable. She’d never had this kind of motherly affection. sShe doubted she ever would.
Horatio, watching from his wheelchair, seemed to notice something was off. He wheeled closer to Calliope, stealing a thoughtful glance at her.
Something was brewing in this house, and everyone could feel it.
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Oh wrestling expert ey? So is this Khamzat Chimaev or Shavkat Rakhmonov? Because Khabib's would be too haram....
Oh no. Million is just mix of Conor McGregor, Islam Makhachev, Mike Tyson, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva... I bet he lands 5sec flying knees like Jorge Masvidal too. Oh nope, 1sec knees. And has faster left hooks than Alex Pereira. Definitely would win UFC championship in every weight division including women. Poor Zhang Weili....
Okay so.... Million is now from East. Arctic wolf from East, modified genetically so he can manage his own Instagram and probably also box like Mike Tyson and snapping left hooks like Alex Pereira....
This is starting to be the same twister of abilities as Cassandra Yates and Tiffany. But question is, why the hell Silas can't just open his mouth and tell Caliope that she's the one whom he has in his heart. He would prevent a lot of misunderstanding. Seems like despite capability of talking with modified arctic wolf, she's not like telepathic....
Oh no, so FL is again another hidden genius with both hemispheres working on hundreds... Ffffuuuu. Cassandra Yates and Tiffany were already enough, ughugh. And Tiffany was even more exaggerated than Cassandra....
That's weird, in the first chapters there was said that her bio parents and bros doteď on Caliope but then they adopted Lisette, but this chapter suddenly says otherwise. Did author forget what he wrote?...
I REALLLYYY REALLLYYYY REALLYYYYYY WANT TO SLAP THE 3 BROTHERS WHENEVER THEY OPEN THEIR MOUTH !!! AND THEIR MOM !!!...
Why has this not been updated ?? there were 5 more chapters which was released and it has not been updated.. Please do update on regular basis......