A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust

Calliope stood confidently on stage, and soon enough, Portia dashed over to lend a hand.

Even though Portia wasn't entirely sure what Calliope had up her sleeve, she trusted her implicitly. She knew just how amazing Calliope was. That Lisette wasn't even in the same league as her - not by a long shot.

And Portia understood why Calliope had kept a low profile over the past few years. But Calliope had mentioned she was planning a comeback, and she wasn't going to hide her true self any longer.

With that in mind, today promised to be quite the spectacle. It was a shame, though, that Mavis wasn't around. If her two trusty sidekicks were both there, it would be even more entertaining.

"What on earth is she planning?" someone in the crowd murmured.

"Yeah, what's she up to this time? Is she going to embarrass herself again?" another voice chimed in.

"Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised. Calliope's been making a fool of herself since we were kids."

"Exactly! Calliope's a bit of a train wreck. I can't see her pulling off any surprises." "Why's she so stubborn, anyway? Doesn't she know how to apologize?"

"Really, it's not like we're asking her to perform brain surgery on the eldest Jewell son. We just want her to share some info about the Miracle Doctor. It wouldn't kill her to open her mouth."

"I just don't get her."

"Who would? She's got a few screws loose if you ask me."

"Let's just see what she's up to. She can't change the fact that she's always been second best."

"Who knows, maybe she'll prove something."

"Yeah, right! Calliope's reputation hasn't been great for years. What's she going to prove?"

"Exactly!"

The chatter buzzed around the room, but on stage, Calliope had already set her plan in motion. Standing at the center with a microphone in hand, she gazed out at the audience. "Since all of us high school classmates are gathered here today, I'd like to take a moment to clear the air about a few things."

"Make it quick!" one person shouted.

"Yeah, just cut to the chase, Calliope!" another echoed.

"What do you need to clarify, anyway?" someone else scoffed.

The crowd's eyes were filled with disdain, convinced that Calliope had nothing groundbreaking to say. They thought she'd just make a fuss over nothing, doubting she had any proof to back up her claims.

Most of the classmates had a poor impression of her, and those who might have been more supportive kept quiet, not wanting to stand out.

"Indeed, I might not have a clue," Calliope said with a hint of a smirk. She pulled a chair over and sat down on stage. Her posture was relaxed, yet she exuded a certain air of

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wealth and privilege, fitting for a high society heiress.

With Portia adjusting the lights to illuminate her, Calliope looked absolutely stunning, capturing everyone's attention. Her beauty was almost surreal, leaving the audience breathless.noveldrama

"You know, back in high school, there were a lot of

misunderstandings about me," she began. "When I switched schools, didn't bother to clear up all those ridiculous rumors. But I never I imagined they'd stick with everyone for so long."

"Whoever started those rumors sure did a good job," she added with a wry smile.