Chapter 292
“Yeah.” Monty rubbed his temples, feeling the stress from the recent company issues. “Lately, with Upton squeezing us, we’ve lost quite a bit of business. Calliope has caused all the trouble. Can’t she just talk some sense into Upton? We’ll be bankrupt if this keeps up!”
“Today’s deal is one we have to secure. Mr. Lopez even mentioned introducing us to more clients. Lisette will help us nail it, right?”
Valerian had complete faith in Lisette. He chuckled and reassured his father, “Dad, don’t worry. Lisette’s got this. She’s always sealed the deals for you. Unlike Calliope, who only brings trouble.”
“You’re right.”
“Dad, Val!” Lisette walked over to them, her arm still in a sling but looking upbeat and in good spirits.
“Lisette, we’re counting on you today!” Monty lightly patted her on the shoulder.
“Don’t worry. I’ll do my best.” Lisette was brimming with confidence.
Anyone who’d dealt with her wouldn’t like Calliope. It’s just one client after all, how hard can it be?
Valerian drove them to the hotel, and once they arrived, Monty and Lisette headed straight to the private room.
Most of the guests were already there when they entered.
Monty pushed open the door and felt a bit sheepish when seeing everyone had arrived early. “My apologies, Mr. Lopez, am I late?”
“Not at all. We just got here early.”
At the head of the table sat Mr. Lopez, a man in his thirties with a commanding presence. “Come, have a seat.”
Lisette followed Monty into the room and took a seat.
Mr. Lopez glanced toward the door, “Mr. Jewell, where is Ms. Jewell?”
“Right here!” Monty pointed to Lisette with a smile. “I forgot to introduce her. This is my daughter, Lisette. Say hello!”
Lisette stood up to greet everyone, but whispers started circulating before she could speak.
“Wait, this isn’t the Ms. Jewell I saw online!”
“Weren’t we supposed to meet Calliope?”
“Who is this?”
“Mr. Lopez, is there some mistake?”
The room buzzed with murmurs as eyes turned toward Mr. Lopez.
Monty chuckled nervously, feeling sweat bead on his back. “Calliope is my daughter, and Lisette is also my daughter. They’re both the same. Calliope hasn’t been in the business. Lisette handles all the company matters! I brought Lisette because she’s more suitable for this.”
“Mr. Lopez, Lisette is more qualified than Callie and knows the company inside out,” Monty insisted earnestly.
Lisette smiled and added, “Mr. Lopez, when it comes to business, I’m the one you should be talking to. My sister hasn’t been in the business. She doesn’t know a thing.”
“Who told you I wanted to talk business with you?” Mr. Lopez’s voice was steely, his gaze icy. “I asked for Calliope. Are you Calliope? Is your name Calliope?”
He turned back to Monty, his expression hardening, “Mr. Jewell, if you don’t want to work with me, that’s fine. But don’t try to fool me!”
