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!"

Calliope probably doesn't even know what a piano

aren't you

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

birthday party, it was the same old show. But each

had no reason to

I suppose I can give it a shot." Calliope stood

avoid

matter, because what could Calliope possibly play? When Lisette learned various skills, Zelda tried to make Calliope learn too, but she was

pulling Calliope aside to whisper,

only will you embarrass yourself, but you'll also bring

if you dare to touch the

glanced at Zelda

Zelda, she approached the

held onto Zelda, whispering, "Mom, maybe we should

anything!" Zelda fumed. "She'll

with clenched teeth. "What are you doing

looking out at the crowd, a slight smirk on her