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. Everyone was grinning, arms aching

luxury.

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

Calliope and her brothers had snagged. It was

had been treated to Calliope's generosity. They

a glossy magazine, so polished and joyful it almost

look at them.

Sure, Horatio and

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

let you drop a fortune on a whim. Compared to Silas and

was no contest.

how miserable Calliope's

of that. Yet now, here was Calliope,

adored, and surrounded by the best of

looked like they belonged on the cover

group drew stares

down the street,

stepping aside to

A few passersby

their

like they'd

celebrities.

bitter, as the

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

thoughts.

after arranging for

haul to

and her brothers headed

movie theater. They'd

catch Julius's

to prep

had even invited

her friends