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?”

be so sure. Calliope did surprise us all just

eager to

can’t wait to see who comes out

of the chatter around her. She glanced at Calliope, a faint smile

begin. It’s just a heads–up. I’m quite the card player. I can offer something

now.”

Calliope replied confidently, looking up. “You’re good, but I never said I wasn’t.”

Yara was speechless.

some bold

confident

getting interesting!”

tough road ahead. Beating Yara is no small

finding Calliope’s and Silas’s peculiar talent a bit unnerving, so he stepped aside

put. The four settled

handled the cards with practiced ease once

crowd gathered behind each

hand with interest, stroking his chin thoughtfully. After observing for a

your

taught