A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 212 Even though Yvette was sweet and caring, she paled in comparison when Calliope was in the picture. Gideon found himself exhausted being around Yvette lately. He used to adore her, but now, he grew more annoyed towards her; the thought of marrying her filled him with unease.

Yet, he felt trapped. The wedding was imminent, and backing out now would not only turn him into the laughingstock of all Capitalton but would also infuriate his grandfather.

"Do you think my wife is attractive?" Silas asked abruptly, his voice raised to a higher pitch.

Gideon froze for a moment, then quickly greeted Silas and made a hasty retreat.

Calliope lingered a bit longer with Silas, but when someone came to discuss business with him, she excused herself and left.

As soon as she stepped out of the Baker Group building, she bumped into Gideon, who had been waiting for her. He hurried over as soon as he saw her.

"Calliope!"

to glance at him.

still have feelings for me, don't you?" Gideon reached

deftly sidestepped, a slight frown

Silas what I was up to

after all. If Silas knew he had tried to kiss

lips. "So, what now? Are you going to ditch Yvette and choose me instead? Aren't you afraid of your

leaned in

his heart race, and he quickly stepped back, yanking his tie free, his browo furrowed in confusion. There was no way he could call off the wedding or compete with his uncle for Calliope. He knew Silas wasn't a man with a forgiving nature. Whether Silas loved Calliope

Gideon had