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.

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

silently observing the intense match. The game Yara chose required more than luck. It was about strategy and quick calculations. Calliope,

calculates so fast!”

figure it out, and she’s

speed is insane, but she’s spot–on every time. She’s got a knack

outsmart her. Yet, she felt outmatched by Calliope’s

opponents‘ hands with a glance. Her every move was precise, catching the others

end of the round, beads

Calliope took it to another level. She played effortlessly, with a speed that left

“She’s incredible!”

“She’s winning!”

to take it all!”

a candle to Calliope!”

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