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.

Our big boy is back! Why are you so quiet?

was dripping with

were struggling to hold back their

quite the spectacle. He felt the entire

as he looked at Calliope, his eyes full of

smile had a touch of an elder's affection

used to be, nor

made Gideon's heart skip

possibly not care about him; she had to be

said in a low voice, "Come

he touched her, she responded with a quick

now. What are you doing, getting all handsy

just wanted to talk to you!" Gideon couldn't believe it, holding his face

Gideon. If you want