A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 109

"Nigel, you better stop dreaming," Silas muttered, his tone cold as glanced at Nigel. With Calliope's hand firmly in his, he headed for the door.

"Ms. Jewell, I'll take care of what you asked me to do," Nigel called out, craning his neck for effect. "Let's grab a meal sometime to show my thanks."

Calliope didn't dare to respond. She could feel the storm brewing around Silas. He was upset.

She knew the rivalry between Nigel and Silas well. While they weren't exactly sworn enemies, their relationship was complicated. They had once been brothers in arms. It was a fact few knew, and she had stumbled upon it by accident. She was sure Silas would grieve if Nigel died.

Portia flashed Nigel a quick smile, waved goodbye, and hurried to catch up with Calliope and Silas. Out in the hallway, Calliope noticed the lineup of bodyguards. Nigel's men stood against the wall, staring down Silas's crew in a tense standoff. Damien and Fagan were there, too, nodding respectfully at her. Shocked by the scene, Portia cautiously followed behind Calliope and Silas.

As they reached the elevator, with Silas and Calliope at the front, Portia stood behind them, flanked by Fagan and Damien and a sea of bodyguards. It was quite the spectacle. Anyone thinking of joining them in the elevator reconsidered quickly.

tension

Nigel for help. I couldn't stand by and let someone die. It wasn't just because

be mad, okay?"

Silas's frown deepened.

said,

little burn," Calliope replied, waving it off with a

get harmed," Silas said, his

stepped inside briskly. Calliope hurried in

Fagan and Damien were staying

"Aren't you coming in?"

one," Damien replied, not daring to enter and risk the fallout of Silas's