A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 52

Zelda's expression was stern as she said, "You and Gideon have been together for years. It's fine to act up a bit, but once you've had your fun, you should really let it go. Gideon's already apologized, what more do you want?"

"Well, he could start by getting down on his knees and begging me."

Calliope glanced at Gideon. "But aren't you guys ordering anything? Aren't you hungry? I need to eat first before I can deal with all this."

Though reluctant, Zelda knew she had a job to do. She handed the menu over to Calliope. "Fine, you order. Maybe then we can talk some sense."

Calliope started browsing the menu while Zelda tried to reason with her, pouring her heart out. Fleur joined in, doing her best to persuade Calliope, even bringing up shares in the family business, promising half would be Calliope's.

be with him," Fleur insisted. "I know I've been a bit biased before, but I'll try to

to focus on the menu, not caring about what they said. By the time they finished

sweetly at Fleur. "Oh, Fleur, you're funny. What do you mean by giving me half?

look like a fool to you? Should I hand over my shares so he can give me half back? Didn't they teach you

Fleur's face darkened.

"Didn't you say you'd marry me even if I had nothing?" "Ugh-who says such sappy things?" Calliope retorted. "Besides, I'm already married to your uncle. You

He had a feeling something about her had changed, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. She was more outspoken now, and

reason, she seemed even

elegantly sipped her coffee. "Is there anything else you'd like to say? The

hesitate to dig

meal, everyone else was too tense to eat. The more