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.

with you entering a marriage of convenience with Silas, or even using it

the surface, Silas seems untouchable-strong, handsome, with no apparent flaws. Yet, there are plenty of rumors about him. Word is, he once risked his life for a woman

his voice lowering. "Have you ever wondered how he rose to power? Why everyone fears

aren't some small-time clan. For an outsider to take control, they must have gone through hell, and Silas... well, he must be something else

usually sunny face was shadowed with concern. His voice was quiet, but

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

acknowledging the chilling aura that surrounded Silas. She knew he wasn't simple, but she was unaware of the full extent of

the eye. "Callie, being close to him is

know," Calliope replied, forcing a lighthearted smile. "I don't have anything Silas would

fell silent for a

bad as that jerk Gideon. At least on the surface, Silas seems like a decent man. The fact that he's willing

Mavis agreed. "Callie doesn't have anything that would interest Silas,

going on with you lately? Is everything