A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 211 Gideon lunged toward Calliope , his intentions clear as day .

Just as he was about to kiss her , Calliopes hand flew up , landing a sharp slap across his face .

She didnt stop there .

With a swift kick , she sent Gideon flung heavily to the floor , leaving him utterly bewildered .

As he lay there , trying to gather his scattered thoughts , the office door swung open .

Silas strode in , his expression darkening dangerously at the sight of Gideon on the ground .

What are you doing ? his voice boomed across the room .

Gideons heart raced , pounding so hard it felt like it might jump right out of his chest .

Nervously glancing at Calliope , his eyes darting cunningly , he quickly concocted a story while his mind was still in a whirl .

Uncle Silas , I … I just slipped ! Slipped , huh ? Silas turned his gaze to Calliope , eyebrows raised in question .

Calliope shot Gideon a sideways glance , recognizing the panic and silent threat in his eyes .

She smirked slightly and nodded at Silas .

Yeah , he did .

With Calliopes confirmation , Silas let it slide .

He handed her a small box with a gentle smile , Callie , I bought a cupcake for you just now .

I remember you saying its your favorite .

Thanks .

Calliope , ever the well behaved one , took the cupcake and nibbled on it .

Silas returned to his desk and summoned Gideon over .

So , what brings you here ? Gideon , still rattled , stole another glance at Calliope , feeling the lingering cold sweat on his back as he was so frightened of Calliope telling on him .

He wasnt sure why hed acted so impulsively, but he was both angry and inexplicably drawn to securing that kiss .

After the last glance at her , he turned and approached Silas .

Uncle Silas , Gideon paused as if pondering over something , and then pulled out a document .

Heres the guest list I made for my wedding .

Grandpa wanted you to check if anyones missing .

Glancing up at Gideon , Silas took the list and scanned it briefly , adding a few names on it .

Thats it , Silas said .

Make sure these additional folks are invited ; theyre important business contacts .

Got it , Gideon nodded .

He lingered , unsure whether to leave .

Silas , sensing this , studied him for a moment before asking , Youre still here .

Anything else on your mind ? No … Gideon hesitated , then remembered , Oh , yes .

Yvettes parents are coming over for dinner tomorrow .

Grandpa insists you both join us .

He secretly hoped Silas and Calliope wouldnt attend , but since it was his grandfathers requirement , there was no much he could interfere .

He gazed at Silas , hoping the latter would decline .

In his opinion , having him , his parents and grandfather join the dinner would be suffice .

But Silas , who was always tied up at work with no free time to spare , didnt refuse it this time , and instead , he agreed without hesitation .

Sure , just send me the details .

Ill be there on time .

Alright .

Gideon felt a mix of frustration and resignation .

He knew Calliopes background wasnt the best , but Yvettes 07:07 Chapter 211 was even less impressive .

He was well aware of her parents situation .

Tomorrows dinner could turn embarrassing , but he had no choice .

As he turned to leave , Gideon glanced at Calliope once more .

She sat there , radiating grace and elegance , even in casual attire , exuding an aura of refined poise that seemed so effortless .

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