A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Horatio glanced at Lisette and said, "Hey, this isn't your fault."

Ulysses gave her a quick, indifferent look. "Yeah, you're not to blame for any of

this."

Lisette let out a small sigh of relief. At least they weren't holding it against her. But

as her nerves settled, a new idea crept in.

Maybe she could take a shot at winning over one of Calliope's brothers. If only

she'd known how loaded they were, she would never have wasted her time flirting

with Valerian. Compared to Calliope's brothers, poor Valerian was way out of his

league.

Sure, she couldn't be their sister, but maybe... she could become Calliope's

sister-in-law. That would put her in a whole different league. And wouldn't Calliope

just have to put up with her then? The thought sparked a new wave of confidence

in Lisette.

Meanwhile, Calliope and her crew had just left a fancy jewelry store and were

already ducking into another chic boutique. Her three brothers showered her with

gifts-designer handbags, sparkling earrings, the works. Even Silas joined in,

picking out some cool gadgets for her. Of course, Calliope didn't just take; she

picked out thoughtful presents for each of them too.

By the time they finished their spree, they were loaded down with shopping bags

exclusive stores.

luxury.

group watched from across the

Calliope and her brothers

been treated to Calliope's generosity. They looked like

of a glossy magazine, so polished and joyful it almost hurt

look at them.

Horatio and the guys

never anything close to this level. They had money, but not

a whim. Compared to Silas and his brothers,

was no contest.

more remembering how miserable Calliope's childhood

made sure of that. Yet

the best of everything,

belonged

drew

down the

stepping aside

few passersby

out their

like they'd just

celebrities.

and bitter, as the crowd parted for

say a word, just stared in their direction, each lost in

thoughts.

arranging for

haul to be sent

her brothers headed

the movie theater.

Julius's

back to prep

even

and her friends to join