Chapter 1030
“You’re married?” Linnea’s eyes went wide, her voice practically squeaking in disbelief. She gaped at Calliope, completely forgetting to keep up her usual poise. Sylvia looked equally gobsmacked. “Wait, you’re actually married p>
There wasn’t the slightest hint of it. Who could snag a woman this breathtaking?
Calliope lifted her hand, letting the light catch on the band around her finger. “Here’s my wedding ring,” she said calmly.
“So you really are married p>
“And he’s your brother p>
“You’re his sister p>
Linnea glanced back and forth between Calliope and Julius, her face a swirl of confusion and shock. Calliope just didn’t fit the married woman stereotype—she was so young, so strikingly pretty. And weren’t Julius and Ulysses constantly hovering around her, like they were both trying to win her over? Now she says she’s married? Did her husband even know she’d attracted the attention of two heartthrobs at once?
“She’s my sister,” Julius cut in, voice steady. “So, no need to stir up rumors or spin wild theories p>
“Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry!” Linnea blurted, finally snapping out of her daze. “Total misunderstanding-honestly, I had no idea, I’m so sorry for jumping to conclusions p>
“It’s alright,” Calliope replied with an easy smile. “I know you like Julius. Besides, you didn’t actually gossip about anything p>
“But I did talk behind your back before Linnea moaned, suddenly looking remorseful. “What if you end up as my future sister-in-law? I shouldn’t have acted like that p>
Calliope stared at her, momentarily speechless.
Sylvia tugged Linnea aside and
whispered fiercely, “Linnea, you’re a
leading lady have some dignity! You’re getting ahead of yourself calling her ‘sister-in-law’ when nothing’s started yet p>
Linnea shot Julius a look and grinned. “Let a girl dream p>
Julius could only shake his head, a faint smile tugging at his lips despite the exasperation in his eyes. She didn’t seem like a bad person-just a little lacking in
common sense.
“Well, if that’s all, I’m heading back to my room to get some rest,” Julius declared, speaking directly to Linnea before he turned and strode away.
Linnea huffed as he left, but quickly slipped her arm through Calliope’s. “Calliope, I don’t have your number! Can we exchange contacts p>
Calliope could only blink in mild disbelief. So Linnea was just running with the ‘sister-in-law’ thing now.
“Of course,” Calliope agreed with a nod.
“Thanks! You’re so gorgeous-you look like you stepped out of a dream, even prettier than me, plus you’re sweet as can be. I absolutely adore you p>
The way Linnea’s feelings flipped
from dislike to admiration was
almost dizzying. Still, Calliope found it strangely endearing. Linnea
seemed completely
transparent-what you saw was what you got. Besides, she was
genuinely talented.
The two chatted easily as they strolled back to the hotel, parting ways when they reached their rooms.
Julius was already in his own suite. Once inside, he fired off a grumpy message to Calliope, reminding her not to make a fuss—he really, truly wasn’t interested in Linnea.
Calliope just replied that she
wouldn’t interfere. She’d let fate handleit. Though, truth be told, if Linnea ever became her
sister in law, Galiope figured se wouldn’t mind one bit.