A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 25

"You're joking, right? Does Gideon need me to live up to him? Well, I'm giving him a chance, aren't I? I'm not hogging his wife spot anymore. He can go ahead and marry Yvette now."

Calliope chuckled. "You must be quite fond of Yvette. Sure, she has no pedigree, can't boost Gideon's career, and won't be getting any shares in the company, but she's sweet and kind-hearted. Maybe she'll even give him a bunch of healthy kids.

Shares and career prospects- who cares about those things, right? Gideon doesn't need a perfect match. True love is what really matters!"

She leaned back with a playful smile. "Don't worry, I'm his dear aunt now. As his elder, I'll be sure to look after the little ones!"

Fleur felt her temples throb with irritation at the thought of shares and Yvette's background. She wanted to snap back but couldn't find the words.

Just then, Gideon walked in.

Who knew how much he had overheard from the doorway? His face was ashen, as if he were ready to tear someone apart.

with exaggerated delight. "Oh, look! Isn't this my dear nephew! Our big boy is back! Why are

tone was dripping

the room were struggling to

spectacle. He felt the entire family was watching him like he

icy as he looked at Calliope, his eyes full of

had a touch of an elder's affection as she

nor her old fear of

realization made Gideon's

not care about

voice, "Come out. I need a word with you!" Instinctively, he reached for

as he touched her, she responded

now. What are you

couldn't believe it, holding his face in shock. Calliope didn't hold back;

Gideon. If you want to speak