A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 135

Yvette glanced around the room, taking in the décor before her eyes landed on the people around. Gideon had mentioned it would just be a quiet dinner with his parents and grandfather. But to her surprise, it seemed like the entire Baker family had shown up.

Calliope and Silas were there, which she could handle, but so were many other relatives.

She didn't know them, but Gideon had told her stories about his family-three uncles and a few cousins, each with quirks. None of them sounded easygoing.

She had been excited, thinking she'd have Gideon's support. But with so many eyes on her like she was the evening's entertainment, her confidence wavered.

Standing by Gideon's side, Yvette felt like a deer caught in headlights.

She dreamed of becoming a wealthy socialite, but her life had been a struggle. Her entire year's budget wouldn't match their daily spending.

When facing the well-dressed crowd, her insecurities bubbled to the surface. She wanted to marry into this world but had no clue how to fit in.

Fleur, Gideon's mother, noticed Yvette inching behind her son, trying to blend in. Her expression was one of pure disdain.

not the match she'd envisioned for her son. Fleur had done her homework on this girl. The thought that Yvette had somehow derailed Gideon's potential engagement to Calliope and the accompanying business stakes

think she was, trying to latch onto Gideon?

gaze was sharp and cutting, sending a chill down

welcoming, frowning as he

Calliope sat calmly beside Silas, who was strikingly handsome, exuding superiority even in his relaxed state.

was like a cat watching a mouse, filled with amusement

look pierced Yvette's heart. She bit

the woman Gideon

there was no way he'd be interested in someone his nephew

Calliope's smugness would be

short-lived.

vowed to oust Calliope from the Baker family's

up, glancing at Calliope first, then turning her attention to Yvette

Gideon see in

behind him like a

bite you.