A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Calliope and Uriah entered the mansion, instantly catching the attention of many party-goers.

Calliope was wearing a sleek, black cocktail dress made of satin. It hugged her figure perfectly, and the ribbon of her high heels was elegantly tied around her slender, fair ankles. Her long, wavy hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall.

The chandelier's light in the grand hall glinted off her dress, making her look radiant and captivating, almost as if she were someone you wanted to protect. Not many could pull off such a striking look in a black dress.

In stark contrast stood Yara, dressed in a vibrant red gown. The contrast between Calliope's black and Yara's red made them both stand out sharply.

"Ms. Jewell, welcome to the party," Yara greeted, stepping forward.

Calliope smiled politely and nodded in acknowledgment. Around them, the other women seemed to fade into the background, overshadowed by the two.

"Isn't that the eldest daughter from the Jewell family? I heard she got kicked out!"

"What's she doing at Yara's party?"

"Isn't Yara into Silas? Calliope stole her man. Yara might just go off the rails tonight!"

"Calliope's in trouble then. She's no match for Yara!"

"Everyone says she's the black sheep of the Jewell family. How can she compete with Yara?"

for a show

"Looks like it."

what

of

around the room, everyone intrigued by what might unfold

things difficult for Calliope. Instead, she took a moment to appraise her before speaking. "Ms. Jewell, we made a bet, didn't we? You follow my lead tonight, and I'll return

Can you

and say it,"

waiter

"Here

water. Pick three to drink. No matter what you choose, you need to finish them. That's

Calliope nodded, "Okay."

drinks are probably really strong! Calliope might

knows? Maybe she'll pick the non-alcoholic

even handle her liquor? I've seen her at parties, but never

to challenge

by one. It only took a moment for her to finish, tilting each glass to show they were empty, not a drop

her face showing no signs of