Chapter 169

“Yep, Calliope has never performed anything before. She probably can’t do anything!”

“So, she’s just a pretty face.”

“Tsk, tsk, she’s hiding in the corner, not coming out. No wonder the Jewell family parents don’t like her.”

The room buzzed with murmurs. Disdain filled their eyes as they glanced at Calliope.

Calliope heard them but chose to ignore their words.

Portia was fuming, her fists clenched tightly, while Archie looked ready to stand up and start a fight.

But Calliope held Archie down, her face calm and composed.

After Lisette finished her piece, a few women turned to Calliope, taunting, “Ms. Lisette has performed. Won’t Ms. Calliope show us something?”

“Yeah, right. Ms. Lisette can play the piano. Can Ms. Calliope do anything?”

“Come on, Calliope? What can she do besides getting into fights!”

“Tsk, tsk, it seems like she’s got no talent.”

“Lisette is impressive!”

“Ms. Calliope probably doesn’t even know what a piano is, huh?”

“Calliope, aren’t you going to perform?”

Calliope knew these women well. They were Lisette’s entourage. They relished mocking her, always trying to put her down.

Every birthday party, it was the same old show. But each time, Zelda would prevent Calliope from responding.

This year, however, she had no reason to refuse, especially since she had something prepared.

“If everyone wants to hear me play, I suppose I can give it a shot.” Calliope stood up, making her way to the piano slowly and deliberately.

Lisette watched in shock. She assumed Calliope would avoid the situation like always.

Her eyes narrowed slightly.

But it didn’t matter, because what could Calliope possibly play? When Lisette learned various skills, Zelda tried to make Calliope learn too, but she was never interested. So she never learned anything; she wasn’t good at anything.

Zelda’s face turned ashen as she saw Calliope heading to the stage. She was exasperated, pulling Calliope aside to whisper, “Have you lost your mind? What are you doing? You don’t even know how many keys a piano has!”

“Not only will you embarrass yourself, but you’ll also bring shame to the Jewell family. Calliope, I’ll cut ties with you if you dare to touch the piano!”

Calliope glanced at Zelda indifferently. “Sure.”

Ignoring Zelda, she approached the piano.

Lisette held onto Zelda, whispering, “Mom, maybe we should let Callie try. Maybe she’s learned something recently?”

“She’s too dim to learn anything!” Zelda fumed. “She’ll only disgrace us!”

Unnoticed, Ulysses had also approached Calliope, glaring at her with clenched teeth. “What are you doing up there embarrassing us!”

Chapter 169

Calliope acted as if she hadn’t heard him. She adjusted her position, looking out at the crowd, a slight smirk on her lips as she pressed the keys.

Just as Ulysses was about to grab her hand, she began to play skillfully. The melodious tune filled the hall.

And Calliope played the same piece Lisette had performed earlier.

“Moonlight Sonata” was known for its high difficulty and challenging for most to master. Lisette’s performance was commendable, but it lacked a certain finesse.

However, Calliope’s rendition was startlingly perfect, leaving the audience in awe.

The entire hall erupted in surprise, followed by a deep silence as everyone listened intently.