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. "I've heard tonight's race is going to be wild! It's 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 hadn't 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. "You'll 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 couldn't shake the feeling that Calliope might disrupt her carefully laid plans.

"Hey, Valerian, I see Calliope over there," Lisette said, tugging Valerian's arm and gesturing toward Calliope. "Do you think she's here to see you race? But, um, don't you think her outfit's too revealing? Everyone's 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 Calliope's 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.