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.

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

not caring about what they said. By the time

Fleur. "Oh, Fleur, you're funny. What do you mean by giving me half? Those shares already ended up in my pocket, they're mine now, not your son's. How could he

a fool to you? Should I hand over my shares

Fleur's face darkened.

say you'd marry me even if I had nothing?" "Ugh-who says such sappy things?" Calliope retorted. "Besides, I'm

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

she seemed even

you'd like to say? The food's about to

to dig in. Despite her sharp tongue, her dining manners were impeccable, exuding

tense to eat. The more leisurely she ate, the more anxious and frustrated