A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 952

“Why not?” Nigel protested at once, looking deeply aggrieved. “What’s so wrong with me?”

“It’s not about something being wrong,” Calliope replied coolly, giving him a once-over. “I simply don’t like you. Why would I choose you? Sure, you’re good-looking, well-off, and accomplished—but I want for nothing. If I want a handsome guy, I can find one. Money? I’ve got plenty. Ability? I don’t rely on anyone for that.”

The truth was, her heart already belonged to Silas. Maybe Silas would ultimately leave her for that other woman, but her own feelings couldn’t just vanish overnight.

Calliope felt a cold knot tighten in her chest at the thought of Silas with another woman.

She didn’t want to go on talking to Nigel.

“I’m tired. I need to rest,” she said, voice clipped. “You should go back, too.”

She didn’t give him a chance for another word, turning away and heading straight to her room.

Nigel lingered outside her door for a long moment, then turned to Leland, who stood quietly nearby. “What does Silas have that I don’t? Does she really not care for me at all?”

“You’re the best, sir!” Leland said with conviction.

Nigel stared at him, then shook his head, clearly doubting the value of Leland’s opinion.

Calliope had assumed Lisette would be laying low for the night—especially after drinking too much and suffering such a humiliating scene. But she had underestimated just how persistent Lisette could be.

Sometime past midnight, Calliope’s phone buzzed with a message from Lisette. Apparently, she had something ‘important’ she just had to discuss.

Portia, still awake, noticed Calliope checking her phone and rolled over. “Who’s texting you?”

“Lisette, I think,” Calliope replied.

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