A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Calliope glanced disdainfully at Gideon before hopping into her car with remarkable speed.

She slammed her foot on the gas pedal before Gideon could even react, and the car sped off, leaving a trail of exhaust in its wake.

Gideon coughed and waved his hand before his face, looking more than a little disgruntled.

As Calliope drove further down the road, she rolled down her window and shouted back to Gideon, "Gideon, does Yvette know about this?"

Gideon spat out the taste of exhaust and opened his mouth to retort, but Calliope already sped away. He ground his teeth in frustration, feeling helpless yet determined.

He had faith he'd win her back. Calliope was not meant to be with Silas but with him. She was his, after all.

...

Later that evening, when Silas returned home, Calliope beamed as she presented him with the necklace.

"What is it?" Silas asked, momentarily stunned as he glanced at the box, curiosity piqued.

Calliope replied, resting her chin in her hand and watching Silas eagerly. "I

from you,"

of surprise flickered across his face as he opened the box and saw the necklace inside. "You went out

I thought you'd like

of the box and placing it in Calliope's hand.

the

Venet

It suited him perfectly. He was so elegant that anything looked good on

Unable to resist, he leaned in, cupping

her arms around Silas's neck, standing on tiptoe to

their kiss was abruptly interrupted by the shrill ring of

pulled back, Calliope quickly fished her phone out of her pocket and

him, flashing an apologetic smile. "I need

large window and answered Portia's call. "Portia, calling at this hour-what's

posting online?" Portia was fuming. "You're not aware, are