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.

was still on, and the crowd was cheering wildly

heart steady

would come out as the winner. That

was nowhere near Norton's level. Even though he was trying his best

car was now trailing

giant screen was alive with the sights and sounds

zooming by at breakneck speeds, leaving the audience on the edge of their

eyes stayed glued to Norton's car.

nothing went wrong. In the end, his car shot forward like an arrow, crossing

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

waving in her direction. Then, he

aside, some

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

now everyone's attention was on him, basking in his