A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 2 Calliope , did you chase Gideon away again ? Zeldas voice carried its usual air of authority .

Cant you just be more like Lisette for once ? Why must you always stir up trouble ? You insisted on marrying Gideon , and now that its happening , youre not even trying to hold onto it .

The wedding is about to start , and the grooms gone AWOL .

How do you think that looks ? Calliope didnt bother responding .

She simply met her parents gaze with that familiar , indifferent stare .

This was the first time she had seen them since her rebirth .

It was only when they were about to be humiliated that they finally paid her any mind .

Otherwise , they wouldnt have cared if she had vanished off the face of the earth .

In her past life , when she was dying and pleaded for help , they were busy planning a grand birthday party for Lisette , their adopted daughter .

They were all smiles and laughter , while she was drowning in despair .

Lisettes birthday had become her death anniversary .

Calliope , why cant you just give us some peace ? Youre embarrassing not just us , but Lisette too .

Both of you are our daughters .

I dont expect you to be as accomplished as Lisette , but at least dont cause trouble .

Zelda huffed , exasperated .

Calliope remained impassive .

Dont worry .

The wedding will go on as planned .

Just wait outside .

Monty studied her for a moment , then gave a slight nod before leading Zelda out of the room .

Once their parents were gone , Lisette turned to Calliope with a smirk , leaning in to whisper , Calliope , youre going to be the talk of the town today .

There wont be a groom at your wedding ! Gideons run off to see Yvette , and he wont be back for days ! Smack ! A sharp slap rang through the room .

Lisette staggered back , eyes wide .

Youre insane ! she cried , clutching her stinging cheek .

Calliope met her gaze with an icy , unwavering stare .

Yes , Im insane .

And you havent seen the half of it .

A chill crept down Lisettes spine .

This wasnt the timid , self effacing girl she was used to manipulating .

Calliope had always been the underdog , overshadowed by their parents favoritism toward Lisette .

But today , something had shifted .

There was a quiet , unnerving resolve in her .

Calliope left the room and headed to another suite in the hotel .

Inside , Eamon Baker and Silas Myers awaited her .

Eamon was Gideons grandfather , an elderly man still sharp and spirited .

Silas , on the other hand , was Gideons uncle , adopted as the youngest son of the Baker family and now its most influential figure .

He stood at the pinnacle of Capitaltons power , revered and feared by many .

Aside from Eamon , there wasnt a single person in the Baker family who didnt respect him .

Gideons gone , is he ? Eamon asked , his white hair contrasting with his lively demeanor .

Calliope nodded .

Does your offer still stand ? I owe you my life .

As long as youre certain , I have no objections , Silas replied from the couch opposite 1/2 15:54 Chapter Eamon .

There was an air of authority about him- his sharp , penetrating gaze could make anyone uneasy .

It was no wonder people found him intimidating .

That boy Gideon is a fool .

Hell regret this one day .

If he cant see straight , we certainly can .

Eamon declared as he stood .

Silas , do as agreed with Callie .

Swap the groom in the wedding and erase any trace of Gideon .

If Callie chooses you , treat her well .

The wedding will proceed .

With a sigh , Eamon exited the room .

Now , it was just Calliope and Silas .

Calliope sneaked a glance at him , but hesitated to meet his gaze directly .

Silas Myers was the most enigmatic and formidable man in their world .

His eyes held a power that was both compelling and inscrutable .