Chapter 145

Calliope said she didn’t need a big fuss for her birthday, but Silas had other plans. He wanted to celebrate, though he kept it low-key and didn’t spread the word far and wide.

Instead, he booked the banquet hall at the finest hotel in Capitalton and had it beautifully decorated. However, he only invited close friends and family, keeping it intimate.

Calliope had no idea about any of it. Silas had orchestrated everything secretly, and it wasn’t until her birthday that he took her to try on a dress that she started to suspect something was up.

Even then, Silas kept his cards close to his chest, not uttering a word about the occasion as she slipped into the elegant gown. Calliope had her suspicions but played along, waiting patiently for the surprise Silas was planning for her.

Silas had called in the top stylists in Capitalton to work their magic on Calliope. She was already a natural beauty, with an effortless grace that seemed otherworldly. Even without makeup, she had a serene elegance, like a fairy-tale princess.

Known for their almost magical touch, the stylists enhanced her natural beauty with subtle elegance. And with the custom-made gown Silas had commissioned–one of a kind in the world–Calliope looked absolutely radiant, every bit the princess.

“Wow, you look stunning!”

“Truly like a princess. No one in the entertainment world can compare!”

The stylists around her were in awe. Calliope was already beautiful, but the gown and the stylist’s touch had elevated her to something truly extraordinary. She carried herself with an innate grace that couldn’t be taught, not even in the fanciest finishing schools.

Silas watched her, confident that he’d made the right choices in the gown and the stylist.

Her hair was elegantly styled in a loose updo, her face perfectly framed by soft tendrils. She had a petite figure, perfectly proportioned–not too thin, but healthily slender.

“Shall we?” Silas asked softly.

Calliope smiled, taking his arm as they left.

Silas led her to the Starlight Hotel, the most prestigious venue in Capitalton. Calliope was surprised by his choice, knowing that the Jewell family was hosting Lisette’s birthday party there the following evening. It seemed they spared no expense this year. In the past, Lisette’s birthdays were held in more modest venues, but it was the first time they opted for the Starlight Hotel. Silas whisked Calliope up to the top-floor banquet hall. The room was vast and stunning, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of Capitalton’s glittering skyline. It was a space that few could secure, but for Silas, it was a simple feat.

Suddenly, the world went dark. The next instant, tiny lights twinkled throughout the hall, creating a magical, starry atmosphere as they approached the entrance, the doors swung open.

Music began to play, and a large, beautifully decorated cake was wheeled out, adorned with glowing candles. The cake was brought before Calliope, and with a burst of sound, party poppers went off around her.

“Happy Birthday!”

Voices rang out in unison.

Calliope looked up to see Mavis and Portia grinning warmly at her, along with Eamon, Dahlia, and the rest of their friends.