A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 37

The race was about to start.

Calliope stood by the sidelines, watching Norton climb into his car. As he settled in, he glanced back at her and flashed a quick hand gesture.

Calliope returned the gesture with a big heart sign, her face beaming with a broad smile.

"Go get 'em, my dear bro!"

Her voice was loud enough that Valerian caught every word.

The way how she called Norton was like nails on a chalkboard to him. He was her actual brother, yet here she was, cheering for someone else with smiles.

A wave of irritation swept over him, especially when someone nearby, clueless about the situation,

and said, "Hey, man, your sister's cheering for you

Valerian's expression soured.

I just noticed, your sister's quite the looker. How come I never

prettier. Lisette may have

You always seem so impatient. Why don't you ever bring

Valerian's scowl deepened.

to watch him race, he never brought her along to meet his friends. He always thought she was embarrassing, lacking social graces, and didn't have the refinement or education he admired. In every way, she seemed inferior to Lisette. And she was always causing a scene,

to the post-race dinners, but his dislike of her gradually intensified for she always ended up

to handle her drinks, and showcased various talents. Having Lisette by his side

she's got a weird temper, not much fun at all." Valerian remarked, "She grew

His friend shrugged.

...

track. With Valerian absent, Lisette sidled up to Calliope, a hint of challenge glinting in her

won't care about you. You should know I grew up with them.