A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 43

Gideon strolled into the jewelry store, and as he spotted Calliope examining a pair of rings, his face darkened.

"Those rings aren't cheap."

He had assumed Calliope was just accompanying Portia, who was the darling of the Sutton family. It made sense for Portia to be shopping for jewelry here.

But Calliope? That was a different story. The Jewell family might be well-off, but Calliope was never the favored child. Heck, she ranked even lower than the adopted daughter in their family. She didn't even work for the Jewell family business. Where on earth was she getting the money to shop in this upscale place?

Both Calliope and Portia turned to look at him.

"Not cheap?" Calliope glanced at Gideon. "Mr. Baker, are you running low on funds? If you think this is expensive, you might be."

She extended her hand, ignoring Gideon as she admired the ring on her finger, clearly pleased with her choice.

pair, please," Calliope said, flashing a smile at the sales assistant. "And I'd like that

Gideon's face fell instantly.

think Uncle Silas will want that bracelet? Even if you give it to him, he won't care for it! And do you even have the money for this? Or are you using

was propped up on her

choose to give it because I want to. Besides the bracelet, I'll give him the ring and maybe even a house. Surely, he'll like one of those!" "Calliope, are you trying to rile me up?" Gideon said, smirking like he had her all figured out.

couldn't help

laughed too. "What makes you think I'd be upset over something I already tossed in the trash?" The sales assistant stood frozen, unsure of what to

afford it. To his shock, Calliope paid with her own card, and the transaction went through without

know how much you're spending?" Gideon sneered. "When he finds out, you think he won't hold you

replied with a grin. "It's none of your business, so don't worry your pretty little head about

face flushed with

her purchases, ready to leave. As Portia walked beside her, she quipped, "Does anyone else smell that? It's like the air is tinged with the scent

stood by Gideon,