A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 73

Silas hadn't even spoken yet, and Calliope was already feeling restless.

These people clearly had no sense of self-preservation. Did they really think they could threaten Silas? After all, the whole marriage thing was something she had begged Silas for. She was already thanking her lucky stars that he agreed to marry her, so how could she dare to have too many demands from him? He was the wealthiest man in Capitalton, the one everyone held in awe, the Prince of Capitalton. Not just in Capitalton-across the entire country, even the world-his name carried weight and respect. She didn't know all the details of his background, but she was very aware that he was anything but ordinary.

To Silas, they probably seemed as insignificant as ants. If he wanted, he could crush them with ease. "Archie and Portia have had too much to drink!" Calliope stood up with a forced smile, grabbing Silas by the arm. "Sorry about this, your friends are probably waiting for you too. Let's get out of here!"

Silas rose, guided by Calliope's insistent tug. His gaze was deep as he looked at Archie, sensing the hostility in his eyes, a sentiment that was all too familiar to him as a man.

Archie's demeanor was tinged with jealousy and threaded with a hint of threat.

Silas took a glance at him, then at Portia and Mavis.

take responsibility

than anything that Portia

mind them; they're just concerned about me! Whatever Portia said about some 'first love', I won't take it to heart, and

agreement, and while you might indulge me, I understand. I've said before, you can ask me to leave anytime. If

always felt like she was occupying the place of someone more special, which left her feeling somewhat guilty. Silas's secret was something no one knew, and she wasn't keen on knowing more. Silas didn't

the fear she showed towards him didn't sit well with him. Her words about leaving at any moment or stepping aside if necessary left him feeling

those things because she didn't care about him. If she really did care, she would cling to him as she

"Are you upset?"

Silas remain silent, Calliope grew even more

she had a certain respect for Silas. She

afraid of me?" Silas's voice was low and slightly husky as he looked

had never been harsh with her. Yet, she always seemed to maintain a distant and respectful