A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 119

After getting into the car, Zelda explained Lisette's situation to Valerian.

When Valerian heard, his brows furrowed deeply, and his face darkened with anger. "It must have been her. I knew it. She wouldn't let Lisette off the hook!"

"What do you know?" Zelda glanced at Valerian suspiciously.

Valerian paused, contemplating whether to spill the truth. But then he remembered Lisette's wish to keep it under wraps. She was afraid of the judgment that might follow if people found out.

He understood Lisette. She had always been the golden child, praised by everyone, and she didn't want any blemish on her record.

But Callie was different. She had never been a model citizen. Even back in school, Calliope always got into fights and caused trouble. She didn't even graduate properly, unlike the ever-accomplished Lisette.

Callie didn't have a good reputation to begin with, so this incident wouldn't really tarnish her name. But for Lisette, it was a stain she couldn't afford.

So, Valerian decided to keep the matter to himself.

"It's nothing. Callie's always had it out for Lisette," he said, concealing the truth even from his mother.

If Lisette wanted secrecy, he'd respect that. As for dealing with Callie, he'd figure out how to handle it after determining if she was truly responsible for hurting Lisette. She must have lost her mind, pulling a stunt like this over something so trivial, just to harm Lisette.

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After the diner quieted down that afternoon, everyone gathered for a card game.

Calliope lounged back in her chair, blending in seamlessly with the group. They were a rough-and-tumble bunch, each with their own stories, but easygoing nonetheless.

"Damn, Callie! You're wiping us out here!" the bald guy complained across the table when Calliope raked in another winning hand.