Chapter 168 Could you keep it down a bit? Arent you worried about embarrassing yourself? Calliope , cant you get a handle on your friends ? Valerian shot an annoyed glance at Calliope .
Look at the kind of people youre hanging out with .
What kind of people ? Archie stood up , his eyes locking onto Valerians with a steely gaze and a sarcastic smile , Mr.
Valerian , are you implying Im one of those kinds of people ? Uriah and Mavis had wandered over without anyone noticing , and now Uriahs gaze was intense , carrying a palpable authority .
Valerian knew better than to cross someone like Uriah , so he quickly plastered on a grin .
Oh , no , Mr.
Stewart .
I didnt mean you .
Really ? Because you did mention Callies friends , didnt you ? And it just so happens that Im one of them , Uriah replied with a casual air .
Valerians face twisted uncomfortably .
And wouldnt you know it , my apprentice is also one of those friends youre talking about .
Uriah stepped forward .
So , do you have a problem with us ? No ! Valerians face flushed with embarrassment and frustration , leaving him flustered and resigned .
He threw one last glare at Calliope before stalking off with Ulysses .
Calliope lifted her head and said to Uriah , Thanks , Uriah .
Silas asked me to keep an eye on you , Uriah nodded , If theres any trouble , let me know .
Ill handle it .
Alright .
Calliope felt a wave of gratitude .
Silas had really thought things through , even getting someone as busy as Uriah to look out for her .
But she wouldnt let the Jewell family push her around anymore .
She used to put up with it all for the sake of a few scraps of familial affection .
But having faced death once , she understood it wasnt worth it .
She cast a detached glance in Lisettes direction .
Once , she had longed for parents who cherished her how they cherished Lisette .
Unfortunately , her biological parents were doting on their daughter , but it just wasnt .
her .
Now Lisette was the center of attention , with Valerian and the others fawning over her .
They were busy introducing her to various people .
Calliope watched quietly for a while .
After what seemed like ages , Zelda began coaxing Lisette to play a piano piece for everyone .

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Every year at her birthday party , Zelda would showcase her daughters talents .
Of course , every year , Calliope was kept out of sight .
In Zeldas eyes , Calliope lacked presentable talents and had a knack for causing embarrassment .
If she werent biologically hers , Zelda wouldnt even bother with a birthday party for her .
As usual , after some polite hesitation , Lisette couldnt refuse the crowds enthusiasm and agreed to perform .
Lisette took the stage and approached the grand piano Zelda had prepped for her .
She began her performance , and the audience was enraptured .
Her piano skills were indeed impressive , having been groomed from a young age .
A lot of money had gone into her training , and it showed .
Zelda stood by with a smile of pure satisfaction .
Her Lisette was everything she could be proud of , especially compared to Calliope , who had always struggled .
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Lisette is something .
I hear shes not only great at managing the company but also incredibly talented .
Its true ! Her music is so delightful .
Lisette truly has a gift ! That said , Calliope did make quite an entrance earlier , but she cant compare to Lisette in this regard .
No wonder their parents prefer to keep her out of the spotlight .
Word is that shes not very bright and never cared to learn anything ! .