TimeNovelChapter 363
His face was strikingly handsome, and there was a devilish smirk playing on his
lips.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't my lifesaver! Long tno see!"
Nigel Howell made his way over to Calliope's side. "Heard you were dining here, so | just had to drop by and say
hello!"
Calliope just blinked at him.
Nigel pulled out the chair next to her, crossing his long legs casually, and raised his wine glass in Monty's
direction.
"Hey there, are the Jewell family folks giving my lifesaver a hard tagain? What's the deal? Do you think my
lifesaver looks like an easy target? How exactly are you planning to mess with her, huh?"
Nigel's presence was so commanding that the entire private dining room seemed to shrink a little under his
gaze.
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With just a few words, he had Monty and his group looking a little pale.
Monty quickly plastered on a smile and said, "Mr. Howell, you must be joking. Callie is my daughter. Why would
we ever bully her? We're here because she wanted to dine at this club."
Nigel's gaze settled on Calliope. "My lifesaver wants to eat here, and she needs you to bring her? | doubt that."
Monty was momentarily taken aback.
"If my lifesaver wants to dine here, she only needs to givea call! Besides, doesn't she have a husband who
frequents this club? Cto think of it, my lifesaver seems to have spretty deep connections here too!"
Nigel's eyes sparkled with amusement as he looked at Calliope. He was clearly enjoying himself.
His words left Monty at a loss for what to say.
Horatio, standing to the side, chimed in, "Mr. Howell, this is just a family matter. No need for you to trouble
yourself. We're just having dinner. I'll make sure to toast you later!"
Nigel narrowed his eyes, that smirk still on his face. "And who do you think you are, offeringa toast? Don't
tellyou're trying to cozy up to me? Looking to ride on my coattails, are we?"
Horawas left speechless. This guy had a sharp tongue that made any conversation tough to navigate.
Just then, Zelda and Valerian
returned. Zelda seemed calmer now
nt
but her expression shifted when she saw Nigel. She wasn't sure who Nigel was here for, but knowing his
reputation, she greeted him
swarmly.
"Mr. Howell, what brings you to our little gathering?"
Nigel replied, "Certainly not here to see you, old witch."
Zelda's face turned pale.
“Is there something you need, Mr. Howell?" Valerian asked as he took a seat, glancing from Monty to Nigel.
"Just saying hello to my lifesaver." Nigel reached over and playfully ruffled Calliope's hair, leaving it a mess.
He chuckled, "Look at that, now you're a little scruffy pup! How adorable! My lifesaver, through and through!"
Calliope shot Nigel a glare. "What's your problem? Hands off!"
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"I didn't touch anything | shouldn't have, so why the fuss?" Nigel said with a mock-
pout, his gaze dropping playfully.
Calliope gave him a fierce look.
"So fierce and adorable," Nigel
teased with a grin. "If Silas ever lets
you go, givea call. I'll marry you
swor
myself!"
Calliope rolled her eyes.
"| should head out. But remember, if anyone gives you trouble, cfind me,
okay, my dear lifesaver?"
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