A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 21

"Well, that's a relief," Mavis said, looking up with a slight smile. "My mentor once mentioned that Silas has a woman in his heart."

Calliope raised an eyebrow. "Who?"

Portia leaned in, clearly intrigued. "No way! As far as I know, Silas has always kept women at arm's length. Who could he possibly have feelings for?"

"There really is someone!" A familiar male voice chimed in before Mavis could respond.

The three of them glanced up to see Archie Yoder approaching with a grin.

"Where have you been, you rascal?" Portia gave him a light punch.

"Didn't I tell you I had some things to take care of?" Archie chuckled, sliding into the empty seat beside Calliope.

a problem with you entering a marriage of convenience with

with no apparent flaws. Yet, there are plenty

family," Archie continued, his voice lowering. "Have you ever wondered how he rose to power?

they must have gone through hell, and Silas... well, he must be something else

was shadowed with concern. His voice was quiet, but

I can tell you, he's not as effortlessly perfect as he seems. And I know

She knew he wasn't simple, but she was unaware of the

very dangerous," Archie warned, looking Calliope in the eye. "Callie, being close to him is

have anything Silas would want. As long as I don't cross his

group fell silent for

jerk Gideon. At least on the surface, Silas seems like a decent man. The fact that he's willing to help Callie shows he's not

have anything that would interest

going on with you