NovelEnglishCalliope listened to Portia's words with an unusual calmness. She quickly pieced it together in her mind. It was
likely Lisette was spreading rumors.
Weren't these the sthings the Jewell brothers had told her back in the day? Lisette misled them, and they
took the bait.
Now, Lisette had fed the smisinformation to Silas and plastered it all over social media.
It was baffling. Calliope had left the Jewell family, and none of the brothers had stood by her. So what was
Lisette's endghere? What more did she want?
Silas was already up to speed on the situation as Calliope hung up. He scrolled through the online chatter, his
strikingly handsface turning as dark as a thundercloud.
He glanced sideways at Calliope.
Calliope remained remarkably composed. She offered Silas a small smile. "You've seen it too?"
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"Lisette's handiwork, right?" Silas asked, frowning as if ready to confront Lisette. "Most likely," Calliope replied.
"You trust me, don't you?"
"Of course," Silas replied without hesitation.
"Then we're good," Calliope said lightly.
"Do you wantto get this taken down?" Silas asked, his brows knit in concern.
She wasn't angry, which was a relief, but those rumors were far from ideal. Even if she could brush it off, its
sheer volcould have simpact.
"No need," Calliope said. "If we try to erase it, people will think I'm scared and guilty and trying to hide
something."
"But we can't let it spiral out of control," Silas said, narrowing his eyes.
me,"
"I know. I'll need to gather evidence and get sfolks to vouch for Calliope mused. "Problems need solutions,
and ignoring it isn'tone."
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She needed time. As long as the people she cared about believed her, she didn't mind the noise.
Her clear and resolute eyes met Silas's. "I'm fine. As long as you don't care, neither do I."
"Okay," Silas said, gently ruffling her hair. "Letknow if you need help."
"Will do." Calliope nodded firmly.
The rumors about Calliope spread like wildfire By dawn, she was trending at the top of social media outpacing
the hottest celebrities likely due to being the wife of Capitalton's wealthiest man, Silas.
In the morning, Calliope and Silas sat across from each other at the breakfast table.
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While sipping her coffee, Calliope skimmed through the vitriol directed her way.
[This Calliope, | can't believe how filthy she is!]
[What trick did she use to snag Silas?]
[I used to
with Silas, but now I'm convinced
ink nothing of her being
she used switchcraft!]
[Yeah, how could he fall for someone like her?]
[She's got snerve. Silas is my dream guy!]
[Unbelievable. Calliope must have sreal guts to hook up with those old guys!]
[I'd gag just looking at those old guys, and she can sleep with them? All for money, huh?]
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