Just then, a row of metal spikes glinted across the road ahead. Rowan’s hands tightened on the wheel; he slammed the brakes hard. The tires shrieked, and the car jerked to a stop—mere inches from disaster.
Calliope’s hand shot to the pistol at her side. Her eyes were cold as steel as she stared into the darkness up ahead.
“Damn it!” she cursed under her breath. “Trust Uriah to not bother with backup when he knows we’re driving into trouble.”
Her mouth tightened as she scanned the treeline. “We’re in Black Spider’s territory now,” she muttered. “I can’t believe I almost forgot that idiot runs this stretch.”
“Black Spider? That outfit that sprang up a few years back?” Rowan asked, frowning. Through the windshield, he watched armed figures melt out of the jungle—more than a dozen. Some wielded rifles, one hefted a rocket launcher onto his shoulder.
“That’s them,” Calliope replied, her annoyance obvious. “I warned that thick-skulled fool to knock this off, but he still hasn’t learned his lesson.”
At that, the ambushers opened fire.
The barrage smacked into the SUV, bullets thumping against reinforced metal. Calliope and her team kept their positions, waiting. Soon enough, someone yanked a door open—and just like that, chaos erupted.
Gunfire, shouts, the sharp crack of skull against metal. Calliope’s thoughts raced, but all she could focus on was Mavis waiting for her. Every minute lost could be fatal—there was no time for negotiation. She knew Black Spider personally, but explanations took too long. They needed to punch through now.
Suddenly, Nigel shot him a sideways look. “You know, I could make you a hell of an offer. High salary, good benefits, actually being able to call your boss when you need him...” He smirked. “You’re clearly wasted with Myers. Why not come work for me?”
Damien arched a brow at him but didn’t bother hiding his skepticism. “Nice try. I work for Mr. Myers—and you’re a little late to start poaching.”
Nigel grinned, undeterred. “What’s got you so loyal? Does he pay you that much?”
Damien nodded. “The money’s good, sure. But honestly—Myers looks after his people. None of us would ever turn our backs on him.”

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The readers' comments on the novel: A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust
Oh wrestling expert ey? So is this Khamzat Chimaev or Shavkat Rakhmonov? Because Khabib's would be too haram....
Oh no. Million is just mix of Conor McGregor, Islam Makhachev, Mike Tyson, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva... I bet he lands 5sec flying knees like Jorge Masvidal too. Oh nope, 1sec knees. And has faster left hooks than Alex Pereira. Definitely would win UFC championship in every weight division including women. Poor Zhang Weili....
Okay so.... Million is now from East. Arctic wolf from East, modified genetically so he can manage his own Instagram and probably also box like Mike Tyson and snapping left hooks like Alex Pereira....
This is starting to be the same twister of abilities as Cassandra Yates and Tiffany. But question is, why the hell Silas can't just open his mouth and tell Caliope that she's the one whom he has in his heart. He would prevent a lot of misunderstanding. Seems like despite capability of talking with modified arctic wolf, she's not like telepathic....
Oh no, so FL is again another hidden genius with both hemispheres working on hundreds... Ffffuuuu. Cassandra Yates and Tiffany were already enough, ughugh. And Tiffany was even more exaggerated than Cassandra....
That's weird, in the first chapters there was said that her bio parents and bros doteď on Caliope but then they adopted Lisette, but this chapter suddenly says otherwise. Did author forget what he wrote?...
I REALLLYYY REALLLYYYY REALLYYYYYY WANT TO SLAP THE 3 BROTHERS WHENEVER THEY OPEN THEIR MOUTH !!! AND THEIR MOM !!!...
Why has this not been updated ?? there were 5 more chapters which was released and it has not been updated.. Please do update on regular basis......