A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 19

"Can I have a word with him alone?" Calliope glanced at Silas.

She worried that Gideon would keep pestering him. She knew Silas was a busy man, and there was no need for him to waste time on her matters. She could explain things to Gideon herself.

Silas gave her a slight nod.

"I'll have Damien come pick you up," he said, giving her the respect she deserved.

After Calliope got out, the car drove off.

She now stood face-to-face with Gideon, who watched Silas's car disappear, disbelief written all over his face.

His uncle explained nothing, as usual.

Gideon turned to her, inhaling sharply, his eyes filled with anger and disbelief. "Calliope, you must be joking, right? Is it because I wasn't around that Grandpa had Uncle take my place at the wedding?"

Calliope looked at him calmly. "Are you just worried about losing your shares?"

"I'm serious, Calliope. You better explain what's going on. You know I'm getting upset," Gideon said, a hint of desperation in his eyes.

Of course, he was. Without this marriage, the shares Grandpa promised would slip right through his fingers. And on top of that, seeing Silas with Calliope made him uneasy.

Calliope was supposed to be his. She had always chased after him. Yet now, she was by Silas’s side without hesitation.

What was that all about?

"You're just upset because of Yvette, aren't you? Every time it's about Yvette, you throw a tantrum," Gideon said, stepping forward and trying to pull Calliope in for a kiss.

Just then, Damien pulled up in a Porsche, catching the scene as he got out.

Startled, he took a step forward, ready to rush over and protect Calliope. But before he could act, he watched in surprise as Calliope swiftly slapped Gideon's hand away.

In one fluid motion, she grabbed his arm and flipped him effortlessly over her shoulder.

Gideon, completely unprepared, hit the ground with a thud.

Calliope dusted off her hands, looking down at Gideon with a calm demeanor. She steadied her breath and said coolly, "Kid, stop fooling around. This isn't a game. Also, your grandpa said there's a family dinner tonight. Don't forget to show up."