Chapter 32 So , a lot of folks didnt know , but Calliope , despite not being the apple of the Jewell familys eye , was actually a little rich lady .
She had more money than her father , Monty , ever did .
The funny part ? Not even the Jewell family knew about the fortune her grandfather left her .
Her grandfather always said , Keep your wealth under wraps .
He was always worried the Jewell family might try to take everything from her .
She took his advice to heart and never told a soul that it was all hers .
She even had a crew of really capable people working for her , managing the wealth .
Money made more money , and her assets had multiplied tenfold .
Now , she owned various shops collecting rent and other ventures , but she barely had to lift a finger .
Her crew was fiercely loyal because shed saved their lives at some point , so they were devoted to her .
She treated them well , which only made them more grateful and reliable .
She owned Kirin Fondue , a fondue restaurant on a street her grandfather had given her .
It was about five or six years ago when she met Rafferty Stanley during a mission .
When she first met Rafferty , he was barely hanging on , just a breath away from death .
She brought him back to life .
After that , Rafferty stuck by her side .
He had a lot of secrets , but he never talked about them , and she never pressed him .
By some twist of fate , she discovered he had a knack for cooking , and together they opened this fondue restaurant .
On paper , Rafferty was the owner , but she was the real boss .
Shed drop by the place to help out whenever she had the time .
Sometimes , when she had meetings with other business managers , theyd choose Kirin Fondue as the venue .
It became her little secret hideaway .
After coming back to life , she hadnt visited the place for a while , but Rafferty understood she was busy with wedding plans , so he didnt mention it .
It was still early in the day , and the place wasnt crowded .
Calliope and Rafferty were having coffee in the backyard , chatting away .
Hows your health been lately ? Calliope asked , taking a sip of her coffee and noticing Raffertys pale complexion .
Not dead yet , Rafferty replied with a nonchalant shrug .
Here , Calliope said , sliding a small ceramic bottle toward him , I tweaked the formula a bit .
This version should be more effective than the last .
One pill a day .
Im still working on a long term solution for your condition , but no breakthroughs yet .
Dont worry about me .
I dont mind , living or dying , Rafferty chuckled , though his eyes remained lifeless .
He was handsome , with charming eyes and fair skin , his features undeniably striking .
But a man without the will to live was hard to convince otherwise , let alone make happy .
The fact he was still alive was a small miracle in itself .
Calliope glanced at him .
You still owe me a life .
Thats why Im still breathing , Rafferty shrugged .
So , you really let go of Gideon ? Yep , Calliope nodded .
Pretty smart , huh ? Rafferty nodded in agreement .
He really wasnt right for you .
But Silas ..
1/2 16:10 Chapter 32 Hes not the right one either ? Calliope raised an eyebrow .
Hes got a dangerous edge , but its hard to say .
Youre quite the enigma yourself after all , Rafferty looked up .
By the way , I remember you mentioned wanting a race car modifier .
I found someone for you .
Hes really good .
Want to meet him ? If you do , I can call him over .

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Sure , have him come over then .
Calliope nodded immediately .
I need him to fix up a car for me .