A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 5

Lisette wore a mask of concern, but inside, she was practically giddy with anticipation. She was itching to see Calliope make a fool of herself. If things went as planned, the Jewell family would despise Calliope even more, pushing her further down the social ladder within the family.

"No groom? What are you talking about? Isn't my groom right here?"

"Please welcome the bride and groom!" the emcee announced, right on cue.

And then Silas and Calliope made their entrance, walking slowly and gracefully into the banquet hall.

A ripple of shock surged through the banquet hall.

"Wait- wasn't the groom supposed to be Gideon?"

"Hold on, isn't that Silas?"

"Oh my God, Silas is the groom?"

"Where the heck is Gideon?"

the spotlight, all eyes landed on Calliope and Silas.

today. I heard some of you mentioning Gideon's name. Just a friendly reminder today's groom is Silas. Keep talking about that unlucky fellow Gideon, and my husband might just get a little

people respected him out of fear. Though puzzled by the

change, revealing Calliope and Silas's wedding photos on the

screen.

and disbelief. Some guests stole

at their table,

supposed to marry Gideon?

Lisette's brow furrowed.

most untouchable, eligible bachelor in Capitalton, the man she had always dreamed of

was, standing at the altar,

earth

as stunned, completely unaware of the situation beforehand. Their three sons exchanged confused glances, equally at

their minds, the ceremony continued without a hitch. Everything had been arranged. The emcee followed Calliope's plan flawlessly, and soon, the wedding wrapped up without a

Monty and Zelda

a whip. "Calliope, are you out of your