A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"What did you expect? That family is gross!" Portia rolled her eyes. "Honestly, they don't care about anything but themselves. But if they found out the truth? Oh, you can bet they'd come running back to try and take the company."

Calliope nodded. Portia was right. The Jewell family was just like that.

But honestly? She didn't care much, either. She never really gave a damn about the Jewell family's stuff in the first place.

After a little more gossiping, Calliope steered the conversation to something more fun.

"So, what's the plan for Christmas?" she asked.

Every year, they'd go somewhere together for a few days-hit the slopes in

Aspen, rent a cabin upstate, or take a city trip. This year would be no different, except it sounded like their group was going to be bigger than ever.

"I'm bringing Silas and my foster brothers," Calliope announced.

Portia grinned. "I'm dragging my boyfriend along, too."

Calliope's gaze shifted to Mavis. "What about you?"

her wine. "It's not exactly a secret

here, but don't worry. I kind of love

You

Mavis a

liked Mavis, too. Problem was, he had this whole 'I'm older, I'm your mentor, this isn't

put

taking a bigger sip of her drink. "He just doesn't get me. I already tried, but he won't give me a chance, so what's

a fake boyfriend You've never dated anyone else, so Uriah probably doesn't

to do something, right? Test the Waters! If you don't give it a real shot, how will you ever know? And hey, maybe it'll work. If not, at least you'll

Calliope. "You've got those three godbrothers, right? Maybe one of them

third brother, Julius Quillen is a great

clapped her hands. "Perfect! Let's

don't know...

course it is!" Portia

"Come on, Mavis.

him for ages. If