A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 81

Calliope, Quentin and Norton turned around almost simultaneously.

Horatio Jewell and Valerian Jewell walked together, followed by Lisette, their eyes fixed on Calliope and her companions.

Horatio's gaze lingered on Quentin and Norton. He immediately sensed that the two men flanking Calliope were quite the formidable pair, especially Quentin, who exuded a charming yet roguish aura. He didn't exactly fit the mold of a conventional hero, nor did he seem like a villain. There was an air of mystery about him.

Quentin's sharp eyes quickly assessed Horatio and Valerian, finally resting on Lisette. He had a pretty good guess about who they were.

During dinner, Callie had given them a rundown on the Jewell family dynamics, so he was well aware that Callie hadn't had an easy time since returning to the Jewells. This knowledge simmered within him, stoking a quiet resentment that surfaced as he regarded the newcomers.

"Callie, who are these two men with you?" Horatio asked, his brow furrowed. The sight of her flanked by two men was troubling, this was their sister, after all, and his mind leaped to unsavory conclusions.

Horatio's thoughts spiraled. "Callie, I

by Horatio's wild assumptions. It was almost laughable. Lisette could dine out with those two men, but she couldn't with her

simply having a meal with my brothers. How

Lisette dines with you, is she degrading

address him as her brother, but he maintained his composure. "We're Lisette's

longer than I've known you. How

momentarily at a loss

run-ins with Norton, Valerian wisely chose to stay silent. Lisette, however, was more than

see girls as their sisters, they're usually

Calliope was speechless.

more, stepped forward, his presence commanding as he eyed Lisette.