A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 38

Lisette's face was clouded with concern. She sensed something was off.

"Calliope! You're not planning to pull something at the birthday party, are you? This party is a big deal, with lots of important people attending. Don't try messing it around!

Listen, your family already doesn't care much for you. If you do something reckless, you'll just make them hate you even more!"

Calliope glanced up at the big screen.

"Oh well, if they already hate me, might as well give them a bit more reason to, right? And hey, maybe I'll drag you down with me too.

Honestly, as an adopted daughter, what do you have if you leave the Jewell family? Nothing, right?" Lisette felt a pang of fear. She wanted to say more, but Calliope had already walked away.

A wave of unease swept over her. Would Calliope actually do something at the party?

No, she couldn't let her attend the party. Her birthday bash had to be perfect.

race was still on, and the crowd was cheering wildly for the

her heart steady as she saw

out as

was nowhere near Norton's level. Even though he was trying his best to catch up, he was too far behind, and soon enough,

was now

alive with the sights and sounds of speed and excitement, and everyone

edge of their

Norton's car. He

thankfully, nothing went wrong. In the end, his

to a stop, and Norton stepped out, removing his

Then,

noticed and stepped aside, some

scene unfold, biting her lip in frustration, stomping her foot in disbelief. She had thought Valerian would take first place,

more handsome than Valerian, but now