A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 259 Are you Silass wife ? Yara asked with a curious glint in her eyes as she sized Calliope up .

You do look good , but being good looking doesnt automatically mean youre right for him .

Standing to the side , Yara pulled out a pack of cigarettes , took one for herself , and lit it .

Then she offered one to Uriah .

He took it , and Yara extended the pack to Calliope .

Dont bother .

Callie doesnt … Uriah said , but Calliope had already taken a cigarette before he could finish his sentence .

Uriah blinked in surprise and asked quietly , You smoke ? Calliope glanced at the cigarette in her hand .

Smokings bad for your health , she remarked but leaned forward to light it when Yara offered her a light .

She took a drag , her movements smooth and practiced , unlike someone unfamiliar with smoking .

Uriah was shocked .

Calliope had always looked gentle and innocent , not the type youd picture with a cigarette .

Hed assumed she was the kind of person whod wrinkle her nose at the smell of smoke .

Yet , there she was , smoking with an ease that suggested experience .

It was as if she had transformed from a sweet little rabbit into a cunning , beautiful fox .

No wonder Silas was in love with her .

There was more to Calliope than met the eye .

Calliope knew how to smoke .

Shed mingled with all sorts of people and frequented places where smoking was the least of the vices .

It was a useful skill to blend in , to gather information , to make connections .

A cigarette could be a bridge .

Unlike Yara , who openly wore her strength and reputation , Calliope hid hers beneath a veneer of innocence .

Yara watched Calliope with interest , tilting her head slightly .

Despite Calliopes unassuming demeanor , she was the woman Silas chose to protect .

It didnt seem like Silass usual way .

He wasnt one to be swayed by mere beauty .

She had read about Calliope .

The rumors painted her as someone overlooked at home , not particularly skilled or remarkable .

So , wheres my husband ? Calliope asked after exhaling a puff of smoke .

I heard hes with you and that youd only release him if I came .

Is that true ? Yes , Yara nodded .

Then can you let him go ? Calliope asked .

Nope , Yara shrugged .

If I just let him go that easily , I wouldnt be me .

What do you want , then ? Calliope remained calm .

You need to prove youre worthy of him , Yara said .

Then Ill consider returning him to you .

Calliope was silent for a moment .

Uriah frowned .

Yara , give it a rest .

Why are you messing with her ? You know shes not part of our world .

Shes not like you , hasnt gone through what you have .

Dont push it ! What ? I havent even set any demands yet .

How am I pushing it ? Yara smirked .

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