A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 17

At the breakfast table, Calliope glanced at Silas, words hanging on the tip of her tongue.

"If you've got something to say, just say it. I don't bite," Silas remarked, his eyes lifting slightly with a hint of mischief. "Treat me like you would anyone else."

"It's not that I'm afraid of you..." Calliope raised her head. "It's just- I'm not quite used to it yet."

"You'll get used to it in time," Silas assured her. "Let's have breakfast first. Afterward, I'll introduce you to a few people."

"Okay," Calliope mumbled, focusing on her breakfast of pancakes and maple syrup.

Silas watched her with a gentle patience, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He would help her adjust. Slowly but surely, she would come to know him better. This time, he wouldn't let her slip away.

After breakfast, Calliope was led out to the courtyard outside the main house. To her surprise, she found a group of people already gathered there.

"Morning, ma'am!"

expert hackers, lethal martial artists, and fiercely loyal subordinates who had been with

part of Silas's secret world, and she never expected him to introduce her to

lady," Silas instructed, his gaze sweeping

ma'am. I'm Damien, head of security. These men behind me make up our bodyguard team,"

squad standing at attention, each one looked battle-hardened, their presence exuding raw

the security of Myers Manor and ensures my safety. All the bodyguards are under his command. If you need anything, just let

I'm the best in the business. I've been working with Mr. Myers for a while now. If you run into any tech troubles, feel free to ask me," York introduced himself, standing next to

general practitioner. I can handle most medical concerns you might have. If

glanced at Galen and interjected,

shot Silas

he

of a legendary

Silas possibly be aware of

themselves. They were all top-tier experts