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.

more spots were open, the other partygoers were

began, silently observing the intense match. The game Yara chose required more than luck. It was about strategy and quick calculations. Calliope, however, played with uncanny speed. Before the spectators could even

calculates so

even figure it out, and she’s already played

she’s spot–on every time. She’s

taught by a gambling legend, confident that few could outsmart her. Yet, she felt outmatched by

looking as if she could read her opponents‘ hands with a glance. Her every

end of the round, beads of

his brothers, felt unnerved. He always thought Silas was a tough opponent, but Calliope took it to another level. She played

“She’s incredible!”

“She’s winning!”

about to take

can’t hold a candle to

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