A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

She seemed worried about Calliope but was thrilled inside. The more Calliope ticked off that guy, the better. She loved a good spectacle and didn't mind the chaos.

"Hey, Mr. Horatio, isn't that your sister over there? Aren't you going to step in and help her out?" Someone called over to Horatio and his group.

"We only have one sister, and she's here with us. That woman? I've never seen her before," Ulysses scoffed, purposely raising his voice so everyone around could hear.

A ripple of whispers and chuckles spread through the crowd.

Calliope and Portia heard it too.

Especially Calliope. She knew Ulysses was making sure she heard him. She lifted her eyes and glanced toward his way. Her expression was calm, her eyes indifferent, almost icy.

Ulysses felt a weird twinge of discomfort at her gaze but stubbornly raised an eyebrow at her, like he was daring her.

'Go on. Beg us for help.' He seemed to challenge silently.

looked at

then, Gideon appeared out of nowhere, positioning himself where Calliope could clearly see him. He surveyed the scene, assuming she'd turn to someone for help now

didn't even spare him a second glance, as if he were

see how you handle that!" the man shouted, pulling out his

"Go ahead.

it lazily, exuding a chilling aura that was hard to put into words. The police

Calliope could say

an accusatory rant. The officers turn

assault you?"

The woman squinted maliciously at Calliope. "She's trying

"What the Portia was

吧

flabbergasted, "Lady, there are

here. You had

who hit you. How dare you pin this on