A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 270

Yara clapped her hands, and a young assistant approached. She whispered a few words to him, and he quickly

left.

A few minutes later, the assistant returned with a long, elegant box. Inside was a delicate brooch, intricately carved to resemble a sprig of holly. And it shimmered a vibrant light under the light.

“This is the brooch Ms. Xander bought for a fortune at that auction, right?”

“Yeah, I heard it’s quite a piece with a fascinating story. It’s beautiful!”

“Looks like Calliope came prepared, knowing Yara has this brooch!”

“But I doubt Calliope can win. Yara’s a poker shark. She’s unbeatable at the table!”

“Right, in Capitalton, Yara’s the best card player. Her only match is Silas!”

“True, apart from Silas, no one else stands a chance against Yara!”

“Interesting. Does that mean Calliope’s going to lose?”

did surprise us all just now,

started already. I’m eager to see how this turns

see who comes out

glanced

begin. It’s just a heads–up. I’m quite the card player. I can offer something else if you want to back out

now.”

up. “You’re good, but

Yara was speechless.

some bold

Calliope that confident she can win?”

is getting

tough road

this one out, finding Calliope’s and Silas’s peculiar talent a bit unnerving, so he stepped aside for someone else

Hawthorne, however, stayed put. The four settled in and began

didn’t play poker often but handled the cards with practiced

gathered

with interest, stroking his chin thoughtfully. After observing for a while, he couldn’t resist texting Silas.

teach your wife

never taught her a