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.

her, inhaling sharply, his 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

on. You know I'm getting upset," Gideon said, a hint of desperation in his

Without this marriage, the shares Grandpa promised would slip right through his fingers.

supposed to be his. She had always chased after him. Yet now, she

that

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

wanted to marry me. If that's

only for her to yank

Don't try anything foolish. I'm your aunt now," she said coldly. "Forget about those shares. I begged Grandpa to let me marry you, that's why he made that promise. But I've realized something- I don't love you. I'm not interested anymore. I'm happy

happened. The marriage certificate is real. So

else, respect your uncle's wife. You know your uncle's temper isn't great. Do you really think

way, Calliope. You're lying! You love me. How could you