Chapter 23

Eamon had arranged a family dinner that night.

It was Silas's idea, really. What was supposed to be the wedding ceremony for Calliope and Gideon had transformed into a wedding for Calliope and him.

Knowing the family would be buzzing with questions, Silas suggested to Eamon that they host a family dinner and set the record straight.

Eamon, who had always indulged Silas, his adopted son, and he was also quite fond of Calliope. Seeing the logic in Silas's proposal, he wasted no time in arranging the gathering.

Silas had some last-minute business to handle, so Calliope arrived at the Baker family estate with Damien.

to me like glue," she said, casting him

stay close and protect you, even here," Damien replied, unwavering in his duty. Knowing it was futile

and Portia had helped her pick out a striking outfit to make a

spectacle firsthand. The room was buzzed with scattered conversations, with those on good terms sitting together, and those less friendly keeping

comfortably in his armchair, listening to the

Calliope appeared at the doorway, all eyes turned

no see." Her lips curved into a small, mischievous smile, her eyes

knew about her past infatuation with Gideon, and her frequent appearances at their

louder as she entered, with everyone gossiping about the tangled web involving

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