Chapter 796

He shot Valerian a quick smile. "Why do you ask? Did Lisette say something to you?"

Valerian didn't answer. But it was obvious-that's exactly what Lisette had told him.

So Lisette had only told Valerian? No one else? That pretty much confirmed what Ulysses had been saying: there was definitely something going on between those two.

Horatio glanced at Valerian a couple of times, his feelings mixed. But, as usual, Horatio looked completely unbothered.

After a bit of griping about Calliope together, Valerian left.

...

Upstairs, Calliope took a break in her room. By the evening, everyone was getting ready, changing into something nicer for the auction that night.

When Calliope and the others headed downstairs, they ran into the Jewell family again.

Horatio and Ulysses were acting different towards her now. They'd sobered up, and it was clear they realized Calliope probably wasn't a real part of the Jewell family.

the rest were still in the dark. They kept trying

with over the years. It made them feel sorry for her,

notice how Lisette was always stirring the pot, looking for ways to

it really so hard for you to help us out?" Zelda tried to sound pitiful, hoping to

after a little while, the act


your own family? You ungrateful brat!"

face darkened. "Don't talk to

is her choice," Ulysses added. "What have you ever given her that she owes you anything? You didn't even raise hery her you

can't blame Callie

gave her life!" Zelda hissed, her voice cold. "If she really wants to cut ties with us,

and give that

drop

hat

settle things once and

s

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