A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 1 Chapter 1 In the bridal suite of the hotel , Calliope Jewell glanced up at her reflection in the mirror .

She was dressed in a stunning white wedding gown , her long hair elegantly pinned up , with a veil trailing to the floor , just barely revealing her porcelain shoulders .

A dazzling diamond necklace sparkled against her swan like neck .

Around her , bridesmaids and makeup artists showered her with compliments .

They said she looked like a fairy tale princess .

They said shed be the happiest bride in the world .

Calliopes lips curled into a faint , cold smile .

If only things had turned out differently , if Gideon hadnt run off to see his old flame , if she hadnt met her untimely end later on , perhaps , she would have truly been marrying the man shed always dreamed of , and she would have been happy .

But life had no room for if only .

Creak- The door to the suite swung open .

Gideon Baker strode in , his long strides confident .

He looked every bit the perfect groom- strikingly handsome , his deep eyes holding a world of secrets .

A charming aura surrounded him , effortless , practiced .

The bridesmaids and makeup artists exchanged quick glances before making a discreet exit .

Ready ? Gideon glanced at Calliope , a hint of impatience in his eyes .

Calliope turned to him , her voice soft .

Does the dress look good on me ? Gideon gave her a cursory glance .

But before he could answer , his phone buzzed .

The name Yvette flashed on the screen .

The ceremony is about to start .

Could you not take her call ? Calliope asked gently .

Dont start , Calliope .

Yvette wouldnt call unless its urgent .

She knows Im getting married today , so it must be important ! Ignoring Calliope , Gideon answered the call .

His brows furrowed deeper as he listened .

Soon , he hung up .

Somethings happened to Yvette ! I need to go .

Youll have to manage the wedding .

.

Gideon turned to leave .

Calliope grabbed his arm , Gideon , its our wedding today .

Whats more important , this wedding or Yvette ? Yvette is more important than my own life .

I owe her ! And what am I to you ? Calliope , stop this , please .

A wedding is just a ceremony .

You can go on with it without me .

But Yvette needs me ! A soft chuckle escaped Calliopes lips , but her beautiful eyes brimmed with something deeper profound disappointment .

Gideon , have you ever heard of a wedding without a groom ? Am I supposed to marry your photo ? 1/2 15:54 Gideon pushed Calliope aside .

Enough , Calliope ! Every time something happens with Yvette , you act out ! Cant you be reasonable ? Calliope stilled , her expression unreadable .

Reasonable ? She let out a breath , then met his gaze .

Fine .

If you walk out now , I might as well find a new groom and continue with the ceremony ! She released his arm and took a step back .

Gideon figured she was just venting .

After all , every time shed spoken in anger , shed always come back to him .

He opened the door and left .

A few minutes later , Lisette Jewell burst in with Calliopes parents , Monty and Zelda .

Lisettes eyes gleamed with a flicker of schadenfreude when she saw Calliope , but she hid it well .

Monty and Zelda noticed nothing .

She had always been good at masking her true feelings .

Calliope knew that all too well .

Callie , wheres Gideon ? The ceremonys about to start , and I just saw him driving off ! You know ever since his old flame came back , his attentions been elsewhere .

Could he be having second thoughts ? All the guests are here- not just our family , but a lot of Dads business partners too .

If the wedding is called off now , our Jewell familys reputation will be ruined ! Lisette sighed dramatically .

Callie … did you upset Gideon ? Then , with a sympathetic tilt of her head , she added , Come on .

You should try to make it up to him !