A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 171

Lisette's eyes darkened slightly. With K not being around, no one would believe Calliope anyway. Since everyone was calling her K's savior, she might as well own it.

"Wow, I didn't expect you all to recognize me... I thought after all these years, people would have forgotten. I wanted to keep it low-key, so I'm only wearing this gown now.

After all, K designed it especially for me. I couldn't let it sit in the closet forever, could I?"

Calliope raised an eyebrow, glancing at Lisette, who lied without a hint of guilt.

Many in the crowd praised Lisette, and she basked in their admiration with a beaming smile.

Ulysses stood nearby, catching Calliope's eye. He knew full well that Calliope had given the dress to Lisette, meaning the gown was likely designed for Calliope by K.

Calliope met his gaze.

Then Ulysses shifted his attention back to the people below. "The dress truly belongs to Lisette. She is indeed K's savior."

Calliope muttered, "Unbelievable."

to blatantly lie

to Lisette," she said quietly, only loud enough for him

they all sided with Lisette but

Ulysses narrowed his eyes,

know just because I

it up," Ulysses replied

won't make things easy

Ulysses, a slight smile curling her lips, which seemed to rile

"Just thinking how my good intentions were wasted Ulysses, do you really have no idea where your

course, Lisette helped me!" Ulysses scoffed. "If she hadn't pleaded with the director, I'd never have gotten that role. Without it, I wouldn't be where I am today. Are you trying to say my success is because of you? What could you have

shed a few tears?" Calliope's laughter was incredulous as she

Ulysses was eyeing

him, but Zack hadn't decided on him because

invested in the project and requested