A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"Franco, did you manage to track down that sports car I asked about?" Calliope asked, standing next to Franco by the elevator doors.

Her second godbrother, Norton, was a total car enthusiast. He'd been talking about this particular model for ages, even before it hit the market. He'd dropped hints more than a few times.

Usually, her godbrothers always got her whatever she wanted, but this year, for Christmas, she wanted to get them the best gifts.

Franco shook his head. "That car's a limited edition worldwide, Callie. It's almost impossible to get!"

He paused, glancing at her. "I might have a way, but it'll cost a lot more than sticker price."

"Are you sure you want that exact model? It's really more of a guy's car, not exactly your style," Franco said.

"I know. It's not for me," Calliope replied. "Christmas is coming, and I want to surprise my second brother with it!"

Franco's eyes widened in surprise.

Just then, the elevator doors slid open.

mention buying someone a limited edition sports car.

she'd taken back all the gifts she'd given them before, but things had been thawing

could return the favor. It had been ages

he couldn't help the

headed?" he asked, his tone

Valerian, a little puzzled

for a

help? I could

Calliope said, stepping into the elevator. Before Valerian

Franco, watching Valerian disappear

acted about your gifts before? They never even bothered to unwrap them! Meanwhile, those cheap little trinkets Lisette gave

it all wrong. The car's for my godbrothers! I

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me for a second! Thought you'd

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