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.

and the crowd

at the big screen, her heart steady as she saw Norton leading the

would come out as the winner. That was the

though he was trying his best to catch up, he was too far behind, and soon enough,

now

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

at breakneck speeds, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. There

stayed glued to Norton's car. He was leading the race

In the end,

watched as the car came to a stop, and Norton stepped out, removing his helmet to reveal his incredibly

Then, he started walking

stepped aside, some casting

her foot in disbelief. She had

than Valerian, but now everyone's