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.

a smile at the sales assistant. "And I'd like that bracelet too. It's a gift

Gideon's face fell instantly.

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 his money

was propped up on her

he likes it or not is his 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!" "Calliope, are you trying to rile me up?" Gideon said, smirking like he had her all figured out. "You think I'd get jealous? You can't even afford these things. Uncle Silas doesn't

couldn't help but

"What makes you think I'd be upset over something I already tossed in the trash?" The sales assistant

his eyes, skeptical she could actually afford it. To his shock, Calliope paid with

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

a family matter," Calliope replied with a grin. "It's none of your

flushed

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

by Gideon, biting