A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 169

"Yep, Calliope has never performed anything before. She probably can't do anything!"

"So, she's just a pretty face."

"Tsk, tsk, she's hiding in the corner, not coming out. No wonder the Jewell family parents don't like her." The room buzzed with murmurs. Disdain filled their eyes as they glanced at Calliope.

Calliope heard them but chose to ignore their words.

Portia was fuming, her fists clenched tightly, while Archie looked ready to stand up and start a fight.

But Calliope held Archie down, her face calm and composed.

After Lisette finished her piece, a few women turned to Calliope, taunting, "Ms. Lisette has performed. Won't Ms. Calliope show us something?"

"Yeah, right. Ms. Lisette can play the piano. Can Ms. Calliope do anything?"

"Come on, Calliope? What can she do besides getting into fights!"

"Tsk, tsk, it seems like she's got no talent."

"Lisette is impressive!"

probably doesn't even know what

you going to

well. They were Lisette's entourage. They relished in mocking her, always trying

old show. But each time, Zelda would prevent Calliope from

to refuse, especially since she had

wants to hear me play, I suppose I can give it a shot." Calliope stood up, making her way to the piano slowly

avoid the

it didn't matter, because what could Calliope possibly play? When Lisette learned various skills, Zelda tried to make Calliope learn

She was exasperated, pulling Calliope aside to whisper, "Have you lost your mind? What are you doing?

embarrass yourself, but you'll also bring shame to the Jewell family. Calliope, I'll

if you dare to touch

at Zelda indifferently.

she approached

should let Callie

anything!" Zelda fumed. "She'll

had also approached Calliope, glaring at her with clenched teeth. "What are you

position, looking out at the crowd,