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,

"Hey, man, your sister's cheering for you again? You're lucky, having

Valerian's expression soured.

way, I just noticed, your sister's quite the looker.

seems even prettier. Lisette may have her

seem so impatient. Why don't you ever bring such

Valerian's scowl deepened.

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.

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

Lisette. She was polite, stylish, great at socializing, knew how to handle her drinks, and showcased various talents. Having

Sure, she looks nice, but she's got a weird temper, not much fun at all." Valerian remarked, "She grew up in the sticks, so we're

that so?" His friend shrugged. "Well, Lisette is

...

track. With Valerian absent, Lisette sidled up to Calliope, a hint

you try to provoke Valerian, he won't care about you. You should know I grew