A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 342 Besides , they werent spreading rumors , they were just repeating what theyd heard , someone said , trying to defend the chatter .

Calliope , whats your next move ? another voice chimed in .

Yeah , even if you werent expelled , youve still got plenty of issues , a third pointed out .

There are a lot of things you cant deny , someone else added , crossing their arms .

Lisette might not be as good as you in academics , but shes incredibly kind .

Do you think academics is the only way to prove youre better ? a girl in the back questioned , Calliope looked at them all with a calm demeanor , her expression unreadable .

Ive never claimed I had to be better than her , she replied .

I just think its time for everyone to see the real her .

Remember all those things that happened back in high school ? Anyone still recall ? The crowd murmured .

They remembered the rumors : Calliope bullied classmates , smoked , drank, hurt animals … Someone called out , Calliope , you arent trying to say you didnt do all that , are you ? No way , you cant argue with facts .

Actions speak louder than words , another shot back , shaking their head .

Calliope maintained her composure .

I know the truth speaks for itself .

Thats why I have some videos to show you , She tapped a few times on her phone , and the big screen lit up with a series of videos .

The clips started playing , showing someone in a school uniform tormenting a kitten , laughing maniacally at its distress .

Calliope , isnt that you ? someone gasped .

Youve lost it , Calliope! Are you trying to incriminate yourself ? another voice added , shocked .

Who would confess to something so awful ? a third voice rang out .

Calliope , how could you be so cruel to such a helpless creature ? Lisettes face turned ashen .

She recognized those scenes all too well .

How did Calliope get hold of this video ? She glanced frantically at Valerian and Horatio , desperate to leave , but it was too late .

The camera zoomed in , revealing the face of the perpetrator .

Take a good look , Calliope said , her voice steady .

See who it really is .

The projection shifted , and Lisettes face was unmistakably shown , her features twisted with a disturbing glee as she tormented the kitten .

Lisette ! a voice exclaimed , filled with disbelief .

No way ! Lisettes supposed to be an animal lover .

She wouldnt hurt a fly ! Calliope , this cant be Lisette ! someone protested .

You must be framing her ! Why is it that if its Calliope , its not a setup , but if its Lisette , it cant be true ? Portias voice cut through the noise , her gaze piercing as she looked at Lisette .

Lisette , what do you have to say ? she challenged .

I … I dont know ! Lisette stammered , shaking her head vigorously .

I didnt do this ! That poor kitten , I dont 16:19 pter know who could have done such a thing ! Did you hear that ? Lisette wouldnt do something like this .

She looks like shes about to cry ! someone tried to defend her .

Valerian frowned , Lisette wouldnt even harm an ant ? This is just ridiculous ! 16:19