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.

to him with exaggerated delight. "Oh, look! Isn't this my dear nephew! Our big boy is back! Why are you so quiet?

tone was dripping with

were struggling to

the color of overripe plums, quite the spectacle. He felt the entire family was watching him like he was the

he looked at Calliope, his

an elder's affection as she met Gideon's

be, nor her old fear of him.

realization made Gideon's heart skip

couldn't possibly not care about him; she

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

touched her, she

are you doing, getting all handsy with

to you!" Gideon couldn't believe it, holding his face in shock. Calliope didn't hold back;

are boundaries, Gideon. If you want to speak to