A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 268

“Are we going all in on this?” Uriah leaned closer to Calliope, whispering, “What if you lose? Your emerald bracelet will be gone. How about I throw in something of mine for the bet? Silas can pay me back later.”

“No need,” Calliope replied coldly.

Uriah sighed, realizing Silas was right that she didn’t need his help. He might as well sit back and enjoy the show.

“Anyone else wants to join in?” Yara scanned the room with a sly smile. “The stakes are high, so think it over!”

“I’m in!” Mr. Hawthorne, a well–known trust–fund kid in their circle, stepped forward.

“Maybe I should join too?” Uriah pondered aloud.

“Sure,” Yara nodded.

at the poker table. Though more spots were open, the other partygoers were more interested in watching Calliope

was about strategy and quick calculations. Calliope, however, played with uncanny speed. Before the spectators could even process

so

figure it out, and she’s

is insane, but she’s spot–on every

her. Yet, she felt outmatched by Calliope’s relentless pace this time, barely able to keep her composure.

remained serene and unflustered under the chandelier’s warm glow, looking as if she could read her opponents‘

end of the round, beads of sweat dotted

He always thought Silas was a tough opponent, but Calliope took it to another level. She played effortlessly, with a speed that left him

“She’s incredible!”

“She’s winning!”

take

a

a cool three million!”