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

luxury.

her group watched from across the street, eyes bugging out at

high-end loot Calliope and her brothers

Quentin had been treated to Calliope's generosity. They

straight out of a glossy magazine, so polished and joyful it almost

look at them.

and

never anything close to this level. They had money, but

that let you drop a fortune on a whim.

was no contest.

more remembering how miserable Calliope's childhood had

sure of that. Yet now, here was Calliope, living

surrounded by the best of

they belonged on the cover of

group drew

the street,

stepping aside to

A few

their

they'd

celebrities.

equal parts envious and bitter,

stared in their

thoughts.

arranging for

haul to

and her brothers headed

the movie theater.

Julius's

to

even invited

friends to