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!"

even know what a piano is,

you

these women well. They were Lisette's entourage. They relished in

old show. But each time, Zelda would prevent Calliope

to

to hear me play, I suppose I can give it a shot." Calliope stood

in shock. She assumed Calliope would avoid the situation

what could Calliope possibly play? When Lisette learned various skills, Zelda tried to make Calliope learn

pulling Calliope aside to whisper, "Have you

will you embarrass yourself, but you'll also bring shame to the

if you dare

at

Zelda, she

"Mom, maybe we should let Callie try.

dim to learn anything!" Zelda fumed. "She'll only disgrace

approached Calliope, glaring at her with clenched

looking out at the crowd, a slight smirk on her