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.

four of them took their seats at the poker table. Though more spots were open, the other partygoers were more interested in watching Calliope and her opponents than

strategy and quick calculations. Calliope, however, played with uncanny speed. Before the spectators could even process the cards, she had

so fast!”

out, and she’s already played her

she’s spot–on every time. She’s got a knack

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

and unflustered under the chandelier’s warm glow, looking as if she could read her opponents‘ hands with a

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

high–stakes games with his brothers, felt unnerved. He always thought Silas was a tough opponent, but Calliope took it to another level. She

“She’s incredible!”

“She’s winning!”

about to take

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