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.

nephew! Our big boy is back! Why are you so quiet? Haven't you been taught to greet your elders

was

few onlookers in the room were

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

looked at Calliope, his eyes full

touch of an

the timid, meek woman Calliope used to be, nor

realization made Gideon's

possibly not care about him; she had to

strides to Calliope, leaned in, and said in a low voice, "Come out. I need a word with you!" Instinctively, he reached for

he touched her, she responded with a quick

What are you doing, getting

talk to you!" Gideon couldn't believe it, holding his face in shock. Calliope didn't hold back; her slap made his face sting and

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