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

big screen, her heart steady as

out as the winner.

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

car was now trailing

and sounds of speed and excitement, and everyone

the edge of their seats. There were whistles, screams, and gasps as cars drifted

car. He

but thankfully, nothing went wrong. In the end, his car

to a stop, and Norton stepped out, removing his helmet to reveal his

immediately, waving in her direction. Then,

stepped aside, some casting envious

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

now everyone's attention was on him, basking