Chapter 160
This is also necessary. If one day Sylvester suddenly asks about the diamond ring again, she really wouldn't know how to respond. As long as she can prove that what Mia did has nothing to do with Calliope herself, that's enough. But without that money, her life would be even less secure.
The sound of arguing downstairs reached her ears; Sylvester and Calliope were at it again. Just then, Michael and John returned, witnessing the scene clearly.
"Sylvester still seems to be hung up on that Calliope?" Michael said to John, "These two can't keep entangling like this, it's bound to cause problems sooner or later. Don't wait until something really happens and it turns into another Faith and Tom situation."
It was clear that mentioning Faith's name still made Michael a bit unhappy.
"I know, once the baby is born, I'll send Calliope abroad immediately," John responded. In fact, he had long planned how to deal with Calliope; under no circumstances could she stay at the Moore manor any longer.
Michael nodded and then said, "And David from the Andrew family, I heard he's been promoted to the group's Chief Financial Officer?"
With this mention, John suddenly realized, "Dad, you mean David? Yes, he indeed has."
"That CFO position is already high enough; we can't let him rise any further. I heard he's also dating Lily from the Smith family. He's probably trying to use this opportunity to ally with the Smith family against our Moore family. You need to be careful."
The Moore family and the Andrew family had old grudges. Since half a year ago, John had started paying attention to David. In fact, David's current position was also a result of John's behind-the-scenes maneuvering, with the purpose of revenge.
He decided to let David enjoy his success for a while, then strike a blow to his dignity. Seeing his son so confident, Michael didn't say much more, only casually asked, "Terrence Wheeler from the Wheeler family should be about the same age as Mia, right?"
"Dad, you want to use marriage to solidify our business relationship?" John understood his intention.
"With so many issues in the company recently, Sylvester has been quite troubled. He's already started trying to get close to the Saunders family's daughter. As the future heir, I don't want him to repeat my path." Back then, John and Faith married due to family pressure, their feelings weren't deep, which eventually led to a series of problems.
"But Mia is still young. She's my daughter, and I believe we can solve the problems together without considering other methods." Although conflicted, John still declined Michael's idea.
"Suit yourself. I'm just reminding you, don't end up with Sylvester being reluctant here and offending the Saunders family there." It seemed Michael could only let his son handle it himself, having said all he needed to say.
The next day after lunch, Calliope was about to take a nap when Mia barged into the room, looking down at her with a smug expression.
"I need to rest, please leave." Calliope didn't want to say much to her because she was really tired.
"The thing you wanted is here." Mia said, taking a box out of her bag and tossing it on the bed.
"What is this?" Calliope felt confused, "What is it?"
"Open it and see for yourself." Mia said with a proud look on her face.
Although she didn't want to pay attention to her, curiosity prompted Calliope to sit up and see what was in the box. A ring! She actually got it!
"I've given you the thing, don't forget what you promised me."
"Where did you steal this from?" To be safe, Calliope still asked.
"Stolen? Would you dare to wear it?" Mia retorted.
"If you don't dare to wear it, I'll take it back."
"Alright, I was just kidding. This thing only costs a few dozen dollars, no need to steal it." Mia explained disdainfully.
So it was a plastic ring! Although it looked quite realistic, Calliope still didn't quite believe it: "Do you think you can fool Sylvester with this? You know Winner Group's main business is producing jewelry."
"I've done my best. I got up early to find this for you."
"An hour? At most half a day." Calliope clearly saw she was exaggerating because this was only mentioned yesterday, and she got it by noon today.
"Alright, alright, whatever. Anyway, it's exactly the same."
"Thanks!" Calliope put on the ring, feeling relieved. Otherwise, she would always be thinking about how to answer if Sylvester asked again.
Sure enough, during dinner that night, Calliope noticed Sylvester glancing at her finger. Fortunately, with the fake ring Mia bought, Sylvester didn't suspect anything.
But why did Sylvester care so much about this ring? Was it because it was too valuable and he was worried Calliope would sell it?
Or was it because of the meaning the ring represented? It was the ring Sylvester bought when they got married, symbolizing their time together?
However, she couldn't even be sure of her own feelings now. When Sylvester mocked and wronged her, her heart ached, but she was determined to leave with the child once the baby was born.
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