NovelEnglishIt was Ulysses' idea to go see a movie. He'd thought Calliope and her group had already left town, so running into them at the theater was the last thing he expected.
Even from across the theater, with just their silhouettes against the flickering screen, Calliope's group had that unmistakable air about them, you couldn't help but notice.
And the moment Ulysses heard someone mutter "the outlet store version" as he walked in, he started to regret this whole movie plan.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey really, really shouldn't have ctonight. And of all the movies playing, did it have to be this one? As luck would have it, their seats were right behind Calliope's group. Just great. Now they were even closer than he'd like, so close Ulysses was tempted to just turn around and leave.
"Hey, we're already here. Let's just stay," Horawhispered, nudging him forward. With a sinking feeling, Ulysses followed, bracing himself as they walked past. Oddly enough, Calliope and her group didn't seem to notice them at all. They were deep in conversation, laughing and chatting like they owned the place. Not wanting to attract attention, Ulysses and his group slid quietly into their seats, barely daring to breathe. They couldn't help but eavesdrop as Calliope's group talked about their plans for a post-holiday road trip. The conversation drifted from travel plans to random stories and inside jokes.
At spoint, Quentin brought up a tricky problem he'd been struggling with. Calliope listened, thought for a moment, and then laid out a solution so clear and simple that Quentin just laughed.
"Callie, you're a genius," Quentin said, shaking his head. "I've been stuck on this for weeks, and you solve it in five minutes." "You're just overthinking it. Happens to the best of us," Calliope replied with a grin.
Then she turned to Julius. "By the way, Julius, I honestly think it's tfor you to switch things up a bit.
Your last couple of roles? Really impressive. I'll keep an eye out for sgood scripts for you. You should go for more challenging stuff. You're ready for it." "Whatever you say, Callie. Your advice is always spot on," Julius replied with a grateful smile.
Then, out of nowhere, Norton asked, "So, Callie, when are you finally cutting ties with the Jewell family?" At that, Ulysses and Horatensed up, eyes wide. They hadn't expected that. Was Calliope really planning to walk away from the Jewells' company? Calliope's voice was calm but resolute. "It's only a matter of time. I'm already not involved with them anymore. Once the Christmas is over, I'm gone for good." Valerian suddenly snapped, his voice echoing off the theater walls.
"What's that supposed to mean, Calliope? You're just gonna quit? Take the company for yourself? Cut us off completely? So why bother with the family portrait and the spare room. What was that all about?" He was furious, and the rest of the group was just as shocked. Ulysses and Horaexchanged uneasy glances. They were starting to realize this time, Calliope really might be leaving the Jewells behind for good.
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That thought left everyone more than a little anxious. The dewell family had been on shaky ground lately, and the only reason things hadn't gotten worse was because of Calliope's steadying hand.
If she truly walked away, the company, and the family, might not survive the fallout.
Valerian's voice was desperate now.
"Callie, you're one of us. No matter one of what
happens, you're a Jewell. You can't change that. Nothing will ever change that
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