A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 167

Lisette was undoubtedly the evening's star, so even though Calliope made quite the entrance, Zelda quickly helped shift the spotlight back to Lisette.

Since it was Lisette's birthday party, naturally, there were plenty of people who had come bearing gifts. Monty and Zelda stood by Lisette's side, helping her receive presents.

Calliope and her friends found a corner to sit in for a while. She watched Lisette from afar, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

Meanwhile, Portia and Archie were chattering away about something, and Mavis was off socializing with a group of people, led by Uriah.

While observing the scene, Calliope suddenly felt two shadows looming over her. She glanced up to see Valerian and Ulysses approaching, both looking rather displeased.

"What do you want?" Calliope asked coolly, raising an eyebrow.

giving Lisette that dress? You

didn't have to give it to her," Calliope replied nonchalantly. "It's my dress. I can wear whatever I please.

You celebrated your birthday yesterday. Do you really need to be the center of attention again today?"

Portia couldn't hold back. She

can look good just because it's Lisette's birthday? Oh, is that so? So,

whispering amongst themselves, intrigued by

getting

that exactly what you meant?"

not

so insecure that she's afraid Callie will outshine her?" Portia continued loudly. "It's not like Callie's trying to steal the show. Even in a potato sack, she'd outshine Lisette. It's not Callie's fault that Lisette