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.

please," Calliope said, flashing a smile at the sales assistant. "And I'd like that bracelet too. It's

Gideon's face fell instantly.

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

up on

business. I 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!"

couldn't help

The sales assistant stood frozen, unsure of what to do, as Calliope casually pulled out a card

afford it. To his shock, Calliope paid with her

he? Does he know how much you're spending?" Gideon sneered. "When he finds out, you think

"It's none

flushed with

beside her, she quipped, "Does anyone else smell that? It's like the air is tinged with the

by Gideon, biting