"Yeah. Calliope's not exactly the forgiving type, is she? Did she leave the Jewell family to guilt-trip Lisette into leaving too?"
"Poor Lisette, she didn't deserve that!"
"Calliope's got a personality problem. The whole Jewell family isn't fond of her. How's that Lisette's fault?"
"Wow, Portia, have you fallen under Calliope's spell too?"
People around Portia were quick to voice their thoughts, rallying behind Lisette. They glanced at Portia with a mix of disdain and disbelief.
"Can't you guys see? Lisette's putting on an act," Portia said, exasperated with her classmates.
"Class president, aren't you supposed to be fair? You really believe Lisette's not acting?" Portia asked, hoping for some backup.
"Come on, Portia. Let's not stir up trouble. We're all classmates here. Let's have a good time today," the class president said hurriedly. "Lisette's always been like this—kind-hearted and honest. She wouldn't lie."
Clap! Clap! Clap!
A round of applause echoed through the room.
Calliope's sincerity was almost disarming. She pulled up a chair and sat before Eva, poised and composed. She was graceful, exuding an air of elegance that matched her wealthy upbringing.
Since entering the real world, everyone had changed, shaped by the pressures of society. But Calliope seemed to have transformed into something even more refined, like a princess turned queen. Her presence was formidable.
Even though Eva stood in front of her, Calliope's aura was overwhelming. Eva could feel the weight of it pressing down on her, making her hesitate.
"Calliope, what's your deal?" Eva finally snapped.
"My deal?" Calliope looked around innocently. "I only want to hear what you all think of me. You've been saying it behind my back, so why not say it to my face?"
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