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.

turned to 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 wedding?" Calliope looked at him calmly. "Are you just worried about losing your

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

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

after him.

was that

think I care if you're

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

for her hand, only for her to yank it

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

her voice unwavering. "The wedding already happened. The marriage certificate

wife. You know your uncle's

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