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!"

glance at him. "What do you

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

frown crossing her features. "You're

you tell Uncle Silas what I was up

her. She had covered for him, after all. If

Are you going to ditch Yvette and choose me instead? Aren't you afraid of your

leaned in closer

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 or not, she was his wife, and he wouldn't

Gideon had a risky