A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust

When the two groups ran into each other, nobody said a word. The surprise was obvious in everyone's eyes. They hadn't expected to meet like this.

Lisette couldn't believe her rotten luck. Of all people, she had to bump into Calliope again. She always had the feeling that nothing good ever happened when Calliope was around.noveldrama

Ever since they got back from the grocery store, her brothers had all seemed a little off. They didn't say anything, but Lisette knew it was because of Calliope.

Trying to lighten the mood, she'd suggested everyone go out for lunch together. If she'd known Calliope and her brothers would be eating at the same diner, she never would've picked this place.

Now, thanks to her, everyone's mood had gotten even worse. First Calliope ruined their morning, and now she was ruining their lunch, too.

Lisette fumed quietly, but there wasn't anything she could do about it. She couldn't yell, she couldn't hit anyone, she still had a reputation to keep up.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. All she could do was glare daggers at Calliope.

Calliope, on the other hand, looked completely unbothered, like she hadn't even noticed them. She barely glanced their way before heading upstairs.

Upstairs was where the diner kept a few private rooms. Calliope had made a reservation, so their table was up there.

As she started up the stairs, Lisette suddenly shoved past her, elbowing her out of

the way.

Silas caught Calliope, steadying her. He shot Lisette a frosty glare. "What's your rush? You got a hot date with the Grim Reaper or something?"

His annoyance was written all over his face. If Lisette hadn't been a woman, he probably would've already decked her.

"Sorry, Callie, didn't even see you there," Lisette said with a forced laugh.

It might've ended there, but Silas's comment left her feeling awkward. She shot a pleading look at Valerian.

Valerian immediately moved to her side and turned to Calliope. "There's plenty of room on these stairs. Lisette didn't mean anything by it."

"Oh?" Julius shot Valerian a look. "If she didn't mean it, then what? She did it on purpose. There's more than enough space, how'd she manage to bump into our Callie?"

"Valerian," Norton chimed in, eyes narrowed, "don't go sticking up for people when you don't need to. And as for you?" he looked at

Lisette don't think I won't hitel.ne

You hurt Callie, I don't care who you are, I'll make sure you regret it."

"Valerian, watch yourself," Quentin said, his voice cool but threatening. "We know you guys don't like Callie, that's fine. But don't go blaming her just to defend someone else. You can dislike her all you want, but you don't get to hurt her, not in front of us." śwnovel

Valerian was completely outmatched. He wanted to argue, but what could he say? It really had been Lisette who'd shoved her way up the stairs. Calliope had been minding her own business, and Lisette just barreled past.

Plus, Calliope's brothers were...intense.

Valerian felt totally steamrolled. It annoyed him. He knew he couldn't compete with them, but still, why was Calliope always so good to them? Just because they were stronger? Was that all it took?

He shot Calliope a few cold looks, then said nothing, and led Lisette upstairs.

Horatio, with Ulysses's help, made his way up as well. When they reached the top, Ulysses headed back down to fetch the wheelchair, bringing it up for Horatio to sit in.