Portia's sudden entrance brought a hush over the buzzing banquet hall. All eyes turned toward her.

"Well, Ms. Sutton? It's been ages, and your temper hasn't changed!"

"Ms. Sutton, are you still hanging out with Calliope?"

"Oh, come on. Calliope's reputation is in shambles. You shouldn't hang out with her, Portia. It's only going to drag you down."

"Speaking of Calliope, you're pretty close with her, huh? Did she sleep around with different people for some cash back in the day?"

"Probably true, huh? Calliope never denied it!"

"Exactly, ugh. It's really gross. I'd get it if Calliope were with a rich, handsome guy, but with those older dudes? That's just nasty!"

The chatter resumed, with everyone sneering and shaking their heads.

Lisette stood among them, lips curling slightly, though she put on her best 'concerned sister' face. "Come on, guys. Maybe Callie isn't like that. Sure, she might not be the best person, but not that awful! Even though our family wasn't generous with her, I can't believe she'd do something like that. I trust Callie's character!"

"Lisette, you're too kind!"

known Calliope for years. How can you not know what she's

sees clearly. Even though you're adopted, your brothers

stop pretending. Didn't you start these

the whispers around her. Naturally hot-tempered, she was ready to throw

held her back. "Portia, don't do

Lisette make up stuff out

glared at Lisette coldly. "I can't think of anyone else who'd spread such lies. Only Lisette would do this! And come on, use your brains. Calliope is the Jewell family's real daughter, yet

paused,

a beat. She couldn't afford

it weren't for me,

been so guilty about this. came here to talk to Callie about, leaving

tears, on the verge

around her,

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