A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 329 Portias sudden entrance brought a hush over the buzzing banquet hall .

All eyes turned toward her .

Well , Ms.

Sutton ? Its been ages , and your temper hasnt changed ! Ms.

Sutton , are you still hanging out with Calliope ? Oh , come on .

Calliopes reputation is in shambles .

You shouldnt hang out with her , Portia .

Its only going to drag you down .

Speaking of Calliope , youre pretty close with her , huh ? Did she sleep around with different people for some cash back in the day ? Probably true , huh ? Calliope never denied it ! Exactly , ugh .

Its really gross .

Id get it if Calliope were with a rich , handsome guy , but with those older dudes ? Thats just nasty ! The chatter resumed , with everyone sneering and shaking their heads .

Lisette stood among them , lips curling slightly , though she put on her best concerned sister face .

Come on , guys .

Maybe Callie isnt like that .

Sure , she might not be the best person , but not that awful ! Even though our family wasnt generous with her , I cant believe shed do something like that .

I trust Callies character ! Lisette , youre too kind ! Yeah .

Youve known Calliope for years .

How can you not know what shes like ? Its good the Jewell family sees clearly .

Even though youre adopted , your brothers know youre the better one , more well behaved ! Unlike Calliope , who just embarrasses everyone .

Lisette , stop pretending .

Didnt you start these rumors ? Portias anger flared at the whispers around her .

Naturally hot tempered , she was ready to throw down right then and there .

A group of girls held her back .

Portia , dont do this .

Lisette isnt like that ! Yeah .

Why would Lisette make up stuff out of nowhere ? Portia glared at Lisette coldly .

I cant think of anyone else whod spread such lies .

Only Lisette would do this ! And come on , use your brains .

Calliope is the Jewell familys real daughter , yet they treat Lisette better .

Doesnt that seem a bit fishy ? The crowd paused , considering Portias words .

Lisettes heart skipped a beat .

She couldnt afford to let their opinions turn against her .

Youre right , Portia .

Its all my fault .

If it werent for me , the Jewell family wouldnt treat Callie this way ! Im not their real daughter .

I should leave the Jewell family ! Its all my fault .

Ive been so guilty about this .

I came here to talk to Callie about leaving the Jewell family so she can return .

I should give up my place .

I shouldnt cling to what the Jewell family offers .

This is all on me .

Lisettes eyes welled with tears , on the verge of spilling over .

The crowd immediately rallied around her , offering comfort and support .

Calliope , who was about to enter , stopped .

Portia stared at Lisette in disbelief .

She knew Lisette was good at playing the victim and twisting the truth but hadnt expected her to be that good .

Portia , we know youre friends with Calliope , but this is too much ! 16.18 Chapter 329 Portia , youre really out of line pushing Lisette like this ! Shes an adopted daughter in the Jewell family .

Shes already uncomfortable , and now youre making it worse ?