A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 19

"Can I have a word with him alone?" Calliope glanced at Silas.

She worried that Gideon would keep pestering him. She knew Silas was a busy man, and there was no need for him to waste time on her matters. She could explain things to Gideon herself.

Silas gave her a slight nod.

"I'll have Damien come pick you up," he said, giving her the respect she deserved.

After Calliope got out, the car drove off.

She now stood face-to-face with Gideon, who watched Silas's car disappear, disbelief written all over his face.

His uncle explained nothing, as usual.

eyes filled with anger and disbelief. "Calliope, you must be joking, right? Is it because I wasn't around that Grandpa had Uncle take my place at the wedding?" Calliope looked at him calmly. "Are you just worried about losing

going on. You know I'm

Grandpa promised would slip right through his fingers. And on top of that, seeing Silas with Calliope made

always chased after him. Yet now, she was by Silas's

that all

intimidate me? Do you think I care if you're upset?" Calliope chuckled lightly. "Even

right? You've always wanted to marry me. If that's the case, I have time today. Let's go get the certificate, then

reached for her hand, only for her to

aunt now," she said coldly. "Forget about those shares. I begged Grandpa to let me

certificate is

your uncle's wife. You know your uncle's temper isn't

expression hardened with disbelief. "No way, Calliope. You're lying! You love