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.

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 wedding?" Calliope looked

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

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

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

that all

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

certificate thing is fake, right? You've always wanted to marry me. If that's the case, I have time today.

for her hand, only for her to

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

voice unwavering. "The wedding already happened. The marriage certificate is real.

uncle's temper isn't great. Do

disbelief. "No way, Calliope. You're lying! You love me. How could you choose my uncle over