A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 99

The racing event was buzzing when Portia arrived, dressed to the nines in an outfit that screamed 'party girl.' She was practically bouncing with enthusiasm. "I've heard tonight's race is going to be wild! It's been ages since I last watched one. Do you think Lance will take the first place?"

"Probably not," Calliope replied, her voice carrying an edge of certainty.

Calliope had a vivid memory of the same race from what felt like another lifetime. It hadn't ended as planned because something unexpected had happened midway through.

"But Lance is amazing!" Portia protested, her face falling. She idolized Lance and had come specifically to see him.

Calliope gave her a reassuring look. "You'll see soon enough."

Sure enough, not far off, Calliope spotted Valerian. Next to him was Lisette, who also noticed Calliope and narrowed her eyes in a challenge.

Calliope met her look with a sly smile, one that carried a hint of mischief and a touch of chill.

the feeling that

said, tugging Valerian's arm and gesturing toward Calliope. "Do you think she's here

voice dripped with mock

turned to look. Sure enough, there was Calliope with Portia. They both wore dresses that left little to the imagination,

a flicker of annoyance. Who was she trying to impress with such a flashy get-up?

random guy tried something? It would

talk with Calliope, but Lisette held him back. "Valerian, what are you going to do? You know how she gets. The more

an eye on her," Lisette suggested, giving a subtle nod to a friend nearby

eye across the way. But instead of acknowledging him, she deliberately ignored him, chatting with others around

How about an

words with the fellow spectators

with tattoos of a snake and a tiger on his arms,