A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 329

Portia's sudden entrance brought a hush over the buzzing banquet hall. All eyes turned toward her.

"Well, Ms. Sutton? It's been ages, and your temper hasn't changed!"

"Ms. Sutton, are you still hanging out with Calliope?"

"Oh, come on. Calliope’s reputation is in shambles. You shouldn't hang out with her, Portia. It's only going to drag you down."

"Speaking of Calliope, you're 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. It's really gross. I'd get it if Calliope were with a rich, handsome guy, but with those older dudes? That's 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 isn't like that. Sure, she might not be the best person, but not that awful! Even though our family wasn't generous with her, I can't believe she'd do something like that. I trust Callie's character!"

"Lisette, you're too kind!"

"Yeah. You've known Calliope for years. How can you not know what she's like?"

"It's good the Jewell family sees clearly. Even though you're adopted, your brothers know you're the better one, more well-behaved! Unlike Calliope, who just embarrasses everyone."

"Lisette, stop pretending. Didn't you start these rumors?"

Portia's anger flared at the whispers around her. Naturally hot-tempered, she was ready to throw down right then and there.