Chapter 271 Though reluctant, Yara handed over her beloved brooch to Calliope. Calliope examined the brooch with a satisfied smile. “Well, I’ll take it. Thanks p> Yara gave Calliope a slightly defiant look. “You can play any game p> “Pretty much,” Calliope replied casually. “If I don’t know something, you
Chapter 270 Yara clapped her hands, and a young assistant approached. She whispered a few words to him, and he quickly left. A few minutes later, the assistant returned with a long, elegant box. Inside was a delicate brooch, intricately carved to resemble a sprig of holly. And it shimmered
Chapter 269 Calliope was calm and collected the entire time, effortlessly securing her victory. Uriah had initially sat down, intending to help Calliope, but to his surprise, she needed no assistance. She was incredibly skilled, leaving him utterly defeated. Uriah looked at Calliope with a complex expression. He had assumed
Chapter 268 “Are we going all in on this?” Uriah leaned closer to Calliope, whispering, “What if you lose? Your emerald bracelet will be gone. How about I throw in something of mine for the bet? Silas can pay me back later p> “No need,” Calliope replied coldly. Uriah sighed,
Chapter 267 Calliope glanced at Yara, giving her a nod. “Sure, let’s do it p> Uriah leaned closer to Calliope, whispering, “Do you even know how to play cards? Do you want me to step in for you? Yara’s got connections to some big- time players like a real poker
Chapter 266 Calliope flashed a confident smile at Ronin. “Ronin, no pressure. Just play like you usually do, okay p> “Okay, I’ll just play casually then,” Ronin chuckled. The two quickly settled into their chess game, pieces moving back and forth between them. Calliope’s moves were swift and highly skilled.
Chapter 265 “Wow, it’s the legendary chess master of Capitalton p> “Goodness, isn’t that Ronin Jordan? He’s a real whiz at chess, can beat just about anyone p> “Nobody stands a chance against him. Looks like Yara is determined to embarrass Calliope p> “Calliope might be in trouble this time.
Chapter 264 Yara held a glass of wine, raising her eyes to meet Calliope’s gaze. Calliope glanced back, not a hint of intimidation on her face. Instead, she flashed a charming smile to the room. “Oops, my bad!” she chuckled. Then, her demeanor shifted. Focused, poised, and exuding an air
Chapter 263 Yara offered them a taste. Someone took a sip and immediately grimaced, sticking out their tongue. “Oh, my god, this is strong stuff! It burns like fire p> “This drink’s got a lovely aroma, but man, it packs a punch. It’s potent p> “No way. Two sips of
Chapter 262 Calliope and Uriah entered the mansion, instantly catching the attention of many party-goers. Calliope was wearing a sleek, black cocktail dress made of satin. It hugged her figure perfectly, and the ribbon of her high heels was elegantly tied around her slender, fair ankles. Her long, wavy hair
Chapter 261 Calliope and Uriah left together, heading out for a meal. They settled into a cozy little diner that served the best burgers and fries in town. “Aren’t you worried Yara might give you a hard time?” Uriah asked, biting into his burger. “Let’s see how it goes,” Calliope
Chapter 260 Yara huffed, “Uriah, after all we’ve been through, is this how you see me p> Uriah shrugged helplessly. “I just think it’s pointless, Yara. Silas has known you forever, and if he doesn’t like you, he doesn’t like you. Why push it? Callie hasn’t done anything wrong. It’s
Chapter 259 “Are you Silas’s wife?” Yara asked with a curious glint in her eyes as she sized Calliope up. “You do look good, but being good-looking doesn’t automatically mean you’re right for him p> Standing to the side, Yara pulled out a pack of cigarettes, took one for herself,
Chapter 258 “Did you get the photo?” Uriah leaned over to look, “The address was sent too, and this was sent at noon. You didn’t go to check it out p> His face was full of disbelief. “Do you think he would fall for someone like Yara?” Calliope replied casually,
Chapter 257 “What? Giving the inheritance to the adopted daughter over the biological one? That mother must be out of her mind p> “Yeah, kneeling and begging doesn’t make it right, does it p> The people around had mixed reactions to Calliope’s words. Some began to see Calliope had a
Chapter 256 “Seriously, I didn’t? Think back to what I said at the amusement park,” Calliope said with a hint of indifference. “Calliope, stop pretending. You never said a word. If you had, do you think I wouldn’t have checked it out? Do you think I wouldn’t know where she
Chapter 255 But Calliope was surprisingly calm when she saw the photo. The woman in the picture was someone she recognized. In Capitalton’s elite circles, this woman had a bit of a reputation. Calliope knew her, and she knew there was some connection between this woman and Silas. Rumor had
Chapter 254 “You must have been exhausted,” Silas murmured, “I wanted to let you sleep a little longer. I know it’s hard for you to fall asleep again once you’re awake p> “It’s okay to wake me,” Calliope said as she exited the car. Silas followed her, stretching his arms
Chapter 253 “That’s good,” Silas said, handing a bag of food to Upton. “This is for Baber. Give it to him when he wakes up tomorrow p> Then, turning to Calliope, he added, “If there’s nothing else, you should head home. You need some rest too p> Calliope glanced at
Chapter 252 She had found a way, albeit a bit risky, but she was pretty confident about it. After discussing it with Upton, she treated Baber in earnest. Calliope spent an entire day tending to Baber and administering medicine and herbal baths. It was a long day from dawn till