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.

should be with him," Fleur insisted. "I know

what they said. By the time they

"Oh, Fleur, you're funny. What do you mean by giving me half? Those shares already ended up in my pocket, they're mine

a fool to you? Should I hand over my shares so he can give me

Fleur's face darkened.

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 want to marry your aunt? Maybe you should talk to your uncle about that-sounds

frowned, looking at Calliope. He had a feeling something about her had changed, but he couldn't quite put his finger

reason, she

her coffee. "Is there anything else you'd like to say? The food's about to arrive. How about we eat

Calliope didn't hesitate to dig in.

was too tense to eat. The more leisurely she ate, the more anxious