“That’s just because you were drunk,” Calliope said, smiling at her. “You had a lot to drink last night, remember? Don’t tell me you forgot everything?”
Portia groaned. “I honestly have no idea how I ended up drinking so much. But I’ll say this—your friends can all really hold their liquor!” She remembered knocking back glass after glass, getting tipsier by the minute, while everyone else seemed totally unfazed. It was as if she was the only one who’d gotten even a little drunk.
To be fair, some people had told her to slow down. But when everyone else was drinking, she felt awkward refusing, so she just kept up. She had no idea their alcohol tolerance was off the charts—unlike hers.
“You don’t think they’ll tease me about it, do you?” Portia mumbled, rubbing her aching head, feeling a little self-conscious.
“Of course not.” Calliope pulled out a packet of hangover tablets and handed one over. “Seriously, don’t worry. They’re all easy to get along with—and they know you’re my sister. Nobody would dare laugh at you.”
“Thanks.” Portia popped the pill and stifled a yawn. “Oh, by the way, I remember you rushing out with the first-aid kit yesterday. What was that all about?”
“Nigel was poisoned,” Calliope said matter-of-factly. “I helped him.”
“Nigel?” Portia’s eyes went wide. “He got poisoned?”
“Wait a second—he’s Silas’s archrival. Why would you help him?” Portia frowned, genuinely puzzled. “He’s your husband’s enemy. Shouldn’t you have just let him kick the bucket? That way, no one would be left to stir up trouble for Silas.”
“I’m a doctor. I can’t just stand by and watch someone die,” Calliope replied. “That’s my responsibility.”
“And besides, sure, he’s Silas’s rival, but I’ve got nothing against him. Honestly, their feud isn’t exactly a matter of life and death, either.”
Portia nodded slowly. “That makes sense. But if Silas finds out, won’t he be mad? Men can be so petty—he’ll probably get jealous.”
Calliope’s voice was cool. “I already tried to call him, but he didn’t pick up. I sent a text, though. Whether he believes it or not is his problem.”

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Oh wrestling expert ey? So is this Khamzat Chimaev or Shavkat Rakhmonov? Because Khabib's would be too haram....
Oh no. Million is just mix of Conor McGregor, Islam Makhachev, Mike Tyson, Max Holloway, Anderson Silva... I bet he lands 5sec flying knees like Jorge Masvidal too. Oh nope, 1sec knees. And has faster left hooks than Alex Pereira. Definitely would win UFC championship in every weight division including women. Poor Zhang Weili....
Okay so.... Million is now from East. Arctic wolf from East, modified genetically so he can manage his own Instagram and probably also box like Mike Tyson and snapping left hooks like Alex Pereira....
This is starting to be the same twister of abilities as Cassandra Yates and Tiffany. But question is, why the hell Silas can't just open his mouth and tell Caliope that she's the one whom he has in his heart. He would prevent a lot of misunderstanding. Seems like despite capability of talking with modified arctic wolf, she's not like telepathic....
Oh no, so FL is again another hidden genius with both hemispheres working on hundreds... Ffffuuuu. Cassandra Yates and Tiffany were already enough, ughugh. And Tiffany was even more exaggerated than Cassandra....
That's weird, in the first chapters there was said that her bio parents and bros doteď on Caliope but then they adopted Lisette, but this chapter suddenly says otherwise. Did author forget what he wrote?...
I REALLLYYY REALLLYYYY REALLYYYYYY WANT TO SLAP THE 3 BROTHERS WHENEVER THEY OPEN THEIR MOUTH !!! AND THEIR MOM !!!...
Why has this not been updated ?? there were 5 more chapters which was released and it has not been updated.. Please do update on regular basis......