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.

turned serious as he continued, "Callie, Mavis is right. I don't have a problem with you entering a marriage of convenience with Silas, or even using it

to be careful. On 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

voice lowering. "Have you ever wondered

small-time clan. For an outsider to take control, they must have gone through

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

as effortlessly perfect as he seems.

aura that surrounded Silas. She knew he wasn't simple, but she was unaware

looking Calliope in the eye. "Callie, being close to him is like living with a tiger, you need

Calliope replied, forcing a lighthearted smile. "I don't have anything Silas would want. As long as I don't

group fell silent

Portia who finally broke it. "Whatever kind of dangerous guy Silas is, he's still not as bad as that jerk Gideon. At least on

that would interest Silas, so he probably wouldn't

turned to Archie. "Archie, what's been going on with you lately?