A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 168 Could you keep it down a bit? Arent you worried about embarrassing yourself? Calliope , cant you get a handle on your friends ? Valerian shot an annoyed glance at Calliope .

Look at the kind of people youre hanging out with .

What kind of people ? Archie stood up , his eyes locking onto Valerians with a steely gaze and a sarcastic smile , Mr.

Valerian , are you implying Im one of those kinds of people ? Uriah and Mavis had wandered over without anyone noticing , and now Uriahs gaze was intense , carrying a palpable authority .

Valerian knew better than to cross someone like Uriah , so he quickly plastered on a grin .

Oh , no , Mr.

Stewart .

I didnt mean you .

Really ? Because you did mention Callies friends , didnt you ? And it just so happens that Im one of them , Uriah replied with a casual air .

Valerians face twisted uncomfortably .

And wouldnt you know it , my apprentice is also one of those friends youre talking about .

Uriah stepped forward .

So , do you have a problem with us ? No ! Valerians face flushed with embarrassment and frustration , leaving him flustered and resigned .

He threw one last glare at Calliope before stalking off with Ulysses .

Calliope lifted her head and said to Uriah , Thanks , Uriah .

Silas asked me to keep an eye on you , Uriah nodded , If theres any trouble , let me know .

Ill handle it .

Alright .

Calliope felt a wave of gratitude .

Silas had really thought things through , even getting someone as busy as Uriah to look out for her .

But she wouldnt let the Jewell family push her around anymore .

She used to put up with it all for the sake of a few scraps of familial affection .

But having faced death once , she understood it wasnt worth it .

She cast a detached glance in Lisettes direction .

Once , she had longed for parents who cherished her how they cherished Lisette .

Unfortunately , her biological parents were doting on their daughter , but it just wasnt .

her .

Now Lisette was the center of attention , with Valerian and the others fawning over her .

They were busy introducing her to various people .

Calliope watched quietly for a while .

After what seemed like ages , Zelda began coaxing Lisette to play a piano piece for everyone .

Every year at her birthday party , Zelda would showcase her daughters talents .

Of course , every year , Calliope was kept out of sight .

In Zeldas eyes , Calliope lacked presentable talents and had a knack for causing embarrassment .

If she werent biologically hers , Zelda wouldnt even bother with a birthday party for her .

As usual , after some polite hesitation , Lisette couldnt refuse the crowds enthusiasm and agreed to perform .

Lisette took the stage and approached the grand piano Zelda had prepped for her .

She began her performance , and the audience was enraptured .

Her piano skills were indeed impressive , having been groomed from a young age .

A lot of money had gone into her training , and it showed .

Zelda stood by with a smile of pure satisfaction .

Her Lisette was everything she could be proud of , especially compared to Calliope , who had always struggled .

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Lisette is something .

I hear shes not only great at managing the company but also incredibly talented .

Its true ! Her music is so delightful .

Lisette truly has a gift ! That said , Calliope did make quite an entrance earlier , but she cant compare to Lisette in this regard .

No wonder their parents prefer to keep her out of the spotlight .

Word is that shes not very bright and never cared to learn anything ! .