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

the most exclusive stores. Everyone was grinning,

luxury.

her group watched from across the

and her brothers had snagged. It was

had been treated to Calliope's

straight out of a glossy magazine, so

look at them.

and

to this level.

fortune on a whim. Compared to Silas and his

was no contest.

how miserable

that. Yet now, here

the best of everything, including

belonged

drew stares

down the street,

stepping aside to

A few passersby

out their

they'd

celebrities.

parts envious and bitter,

didn't say a word, just stared in their direction, each lost

thoughts.

arranging

to be

and her

the movie theater.

Julius's latest

to prep for

had even invited

her friends