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.

were open, the other partygoers were more interested in watching Calliope and her opponents than

chose required more than luck. It was about strategy and quick calculations. Calliope, however, played with uncanny speed. Before the spectators could even process the cards, she had

calculates so fast!”

out, and she’s already

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

prided herself on being taught by a gambling legend, confident that few could outsmart her. Yet, she felt outmatched by Calliope’s relentless pace this time, barely

the chandelier’s warm glow, looking as if she could read her opponents‘ hands with a glance.

end of the round, beads of sweat dotted Yara’s forehead.

but Calliope took it to another level. She played effortlessly, with a speed that left him in the dust, all the

“She’s incredible!”

“She’s winning!”

take

hold a candle to Calliope!”

cool