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

aren't you going to

Lisette's entourage. They relished in

old show. But each

had no reason to refuse,

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

Calliope would avoid the situation like

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

exasperated, pulling Calliope aside to whisper, "Have you lost your mind? What are you doing? You don't

also bring shame to the Jewell family. Calliope, I'll cut

dare to

at

she

"Mom, maybe we should let Callie try. Maybe

to learn anything!" Zelda

at her with clenched teeth.

hadn't heard him. She adjusted her position, looking out at the crowd, a slight smirk on her lips as