A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 99 The racing event was buzzing when Portia arrived , dressed to the nines in an outfit that screamed party girl : She was practically bouncing with enthusiasm .

Ive heard tonights race is going to be wild ! Its been ages since I last watched one .

Do you think Lance will take the first place ? Probably not , Calliope replied , her voice carrying an edge of certainty .

Calliope had a vivid memory of the same race from what felt like another lifetime .

It hadnt ended as planned because something unexpected had happened midway through .

But Lance is amazing ! Portia protested , her face falling .

She idolized Lance and had come specifically to see him .

Calliope gave her a reassuring look .

Youll see soon enough , Sure enough , not far off , Calliope spotted Valerian .

Next to him was Lisette , who also noticed Calliope and narrowed her eyes in a challenge .

Calliope met her look with a sly smile , one that carried a hint of mischief and a touch of chill .

The truth was , Lisette felt uneasy .

She couldnt shake the feeling that Calliope might disrupt her carefully laid plans .

Hey , Valerian , I see Calliope over there , Lisette said , tugging Valerians arm and gesturing toward Calliope .

Do you think shes here to see you race ? But , um , dont you think her outfits too revealing ? Everyones staring at her .

Her voice dripped with mock concern .

Valerian turned to look .

Sure enough , there was Calliope with Portia .

They both wore dresses that left little to the imagination , and Calliopes figure was drawing plenty of attention from the crowd .

Valerian felt a flicker of annoyance .

Who was she trying to impress with such a flashy get up ? What if some random guy tried something ? It would bring disgrace to the Jewell family .

He was about to march over and talk with Calliope , but Lisette held him back .

Valerian , what are you going to do ? You know how she gets .

The more you tell her off , the more shell dig in her heels .

Just have someone keep an eye on her , Lisette suggested , giving a subtle nod to a friend nearby who knew the drill .

Valerian hesitated , catching Calliopes eye across the way .

But instead of acknowledging him , she deliberately ignored him , chatting with others around her .

Hey there , beautiful ! How about an introduction ? Calliope had just exchanged a few words with the fellow spectators when a group of four or five burly guys approached .

The leader was a hulking figure with tattoos of a snake and a tiger on his arms , looking intimidating as hell .

The people who had been chatting with Calliope and Portia took several steps back .

Calliope gave the guy a once over .

Nice ink .

A snake and a tiger , huh ? Glad you noticed , the guy grinned , stepping closer .

How about being my girl ? Sorry , pal , Calliope shrugged casually , Im married , and trust me , you dont want to mess with my husband .

No worries .

I dont mind , the guy said , reaching out as if to touch Calliopes face .

But Calliope smoothly sidestepped , her eyes narrowing playfully .

Well , I do mind , and so does my husband .