A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 57

Gideon's face was a masterpiece of conflicting emotions. He glanced at Calliope as if he didn't recognize her.

He had assumed she was going to sweet-talk him, maybe even apologize. After all, she loved him so much, didn't she?

Was she still mad?

Did she really just treat him like that?

Gideon's eyes were a swirl of emotions as he looked at Calliope. "Calliope..."

"Mr. Baker, you'd better treat our lady with respect, or I'll have to take action."

Damien stood firm, his expression stony, ready to step in at any moment.

Gideon knew how formidable Damien was. As Silas's bodyguard, Damien rarely intervened, but when he did, nobody could withstand his attack.

Gideon didn't want to get hit by Damien, nor did he want any trouble with Silas. Reluctantly, he got out of the car with a huff.

he realized he was on a deserted road, not a taxi in sight.

leaving Gideon standing there, watching the car's taillights

All because he didn't show up at the wedding? Was

and called for someone to pick him

dragged himself home, exhausted and fuming, he was greeted by Fleur, who gave

back already? You just

made it

quickly? It wasn't impossible; she was always a pushover, willing to settle

his face set in a grim

soon noticed

Didn't reach an agreement with her? She's already taken the money. Surely, she

"Is Calliope really that

muttered, before trudging up to his

and the rest had returned

the three asked the housekeeper

couldn't shake a nagging feeling. "Honey, do you think she reached an agreement with Gideon? We've taken

too, was perplexed. When had Calliope