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.

Fleur insisted. "I know I've been a bit biased

the menu, not caring about what they said. By the time they finished talking, she'd practically decided on

do you mean by giving me half? Those shares already ended up in my pocket, they're mine now, not your son's.

I hand over my shares so he can give

Fleur's face darkened.

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?

he couldn't quite

some reason, she seemed even more captivating

like to say? The food's about to arrive. How about we

bring out the dishes, and Calliope didn't hesitate to dig in. Despite her sharp tongue, her dining manners

too tense to eat. The more leisurely