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!"

know

you going

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

show. But each time, Zelda would prevent Calliope from

to refuse,

give it a shot." Calliope stood up, making her way to

in shock. She assumed Calliope would avoid the situation like always. Her eyes narrowed

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

Calliope aside to whisper, "Have you lost your mind? What are

only will you embarrass yourself, but you'll also bring shame to the Jewell family.

if you dare to

glanced at Zelda

Zelda, she

should let Callie try. Maybe

anything!" Zelda

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

she hadn't heard him. She adjusted her position, looking out at the crowd,