Chapter 166 Calliope glanced up at Zelda , a smirk playing on her lips .
Im just wearing my own dress , Zelda .
If she feels overshadowed , thats not my problem .
Why are you so worked up ? If shes better than me , a dress wont change that , right ? Her smile widened with a hint of mischief in her eyes .
So , by that logic , Lisette isnt all that impressive , right ? You ! Zelda snapped , frustration in her voice .
Lisette is better than you in every way .
Even if she doesnt dress as well , shes still superior ! Oh really ? Calliopes smile turned icy .
Then why are you worried ? Afraid she might not measure up ? What will you do if you find out shes not as great as you think ? Zeldas face darkened .
Calliope , you cant compare to Lisette .
Youre nothing but trouble , a jinx .
From the moment you were born , you nearly killed me , and youve been a thorn in the Jewell familys side ever since .
How could you ever compare to Lisette ? Shes a blessing to us .
Shes talented and beautiful .
Every time your brothers were in a pinch , she saved them ! All you do is cause trouble .
How could you ever measure up to her ? Is that so ? It was always her saving my brothers ? Shes so talented ? Calliope regarded Zelda with a cold , detached gaze .
It was her mother throwing these barbs , so it still stung .
Shed always been good to them , but Lisette had taken credit for her efforts .
Zelda didnt believe in her at all .
Just because shed had a difficult birth , she was branded as the familys curse .
It was laughable .
What kind of mother would do that ? Was it her fault she was born ? Yes , Lisette outshines you in every way , Zelda insisted , her voice unyielding .
If thats true , why keep me around ? Just make Lisette your only daughter .
Calliopes voice was calm as she crossed her arms , her eyes holding no trace of emotion .
She stared at Zelda with a detached calm .

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Zelda felt a flicker of unease under that steady gaze but pressed on .
Yes , with Lisette , thats all we need ! Calliopes eyes darkened slightly .
That was the last chance shed give her .
If Zelda didnt want it , so be it .
Callie ! Portia and the others caught up with her then , frowning at Zelda .
Zelda cast a disdainful look at Calliope .
No matter how well you dress , youll never match Lisette .
Her talents , her everything , are beyond you .
With that , she turned and left .
Calliope shrugged .
Let her try .
Portia shot a vexed glance at Zeldas retreating figure .
Shes so blind , cant see whos good and whos bad ! Mavis said nothing but stepped forward , giving Calliopes shoulder a gentle pat .
Dont let it get to you .
Archie glared after Zelda , his expression full of sympathy for Calliope .
make Uriah , after a quick glance , asked , Need me to do anything ? If necessary , I can make sure this party doesnt happen .
Calliope looked at Uriah in surprise .
She suddenly realized Uriah might be there not just for Mavis , but possibly for Silas .
Silas couldnt make it earlier because of other commitments , so maybe hed sent Uriah in his place .
Those two were thick as thieves , so it was entirely possible .
1/2 22:28 Chapter 166 After all , she didnt know Uriah well enough for him to wreck someone elses birthday party on her behalf .
When thinking of Silas , Calliopes gaze softened .
The disappointment and hurt from her familys words didnt seem as sharp anymore .