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.

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 boiled

trying to latch

gaze was sharp and cutting, sending a chill down Yvette's

seem more welcoming, frowning

in his relaxed state. He was leisurely peeling an orange, offering segments to Calliope

cat watching a mouse,

bit her

nothing more than the woman Gideon had

her, Yvette, over Calliope! As for Silas, there was no

Calliope's smugness would be

short-lived.

to oust Calliope from the Baker family's

is the girl Gideon's marrying?" Verity piped up, glancing at Calliope

did Gideon

are you hiding behind him like

to bite you.