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.

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

better explain what's going on. You know I'm getting upset," Gideon said, a hint of desperation in

was. Without this marriage, the shares Grandpa promised would slip right through his fingers. And on top of that, seeing Silas with

chased after him. Yet now,

that

trying to intimidate me? Do you think I care if you're upset?" Calliope

know you're just talking nonsense," Gideon frowned. "Tell me the truth, this whole marriage certificate thing is fake, right? You've always wanted to marry me. If that's the case, I have time today. Let's

hand, only for her to yank

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

wedding already happened. The marriage certificate is real.

uncle's temper isn't great. Do you really think he'd tolerate this

way, Calliope. You're lying! You love