A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 417 Callie quickly walked away , heading straight for Silas .

Gideon watched her go , then glanced over at Silas .

He was introducing Calista to people , showing him around like he once did with Gideon .

As he watched , a realization hit him .

There was a time when Silas was grooming him to be his successor , but that time seemed to have passed .

Recently , Silas had stopped involving him in important matters .

Disappointment , that was it .

Silas was disappointed in him .

He no longer saw Gideon as the future leader he once did .

And now , Silas was investing his time in Calista , introducing him to all the right people .

It was like a replay of how he once nurtured Gideons connections .

Silas wanted Calista to be the heir .

That realization made Gideons face pale .

He had once been in line to lead the Baker Group , but his own actions had changed Silass mind .

Silas held all the cards .

He could choose whoever he wanted as his successor , and if he picked someone else , Gideons chances would evaporate .

If Calista took over , it would be a huge blow to his pride .

He was still in high school , for crying out loud ! And if he became the heir , what would that make him ? The laughingstock of everyone who knew him ! A wave of urgency swept over Gideon .

He felt like he was losing everything .

He had to win back Silass favor and stop Calista from inheriting the Baker legacy .

He was older , and theoretically , he should be the one to inherit .

Gideons eyes narrowed .

He still cared about Calliope , but he couldnt let that blind him to the importance of his familys company .

He needed the company , the power , and the wealth .

He watched Calista for a while .

He used to think he was too young to pose any threat .

But now , as he observed his interacting with people , he realized how wrong he was .

He was charming , effortlessly making people laugh and like him .

Hed been hiding his potential all along .

Silas eventually stepped away , leaving Calista alone .

He put on his headphones and started fiddling with his phone .

Gideon couldnt resist approaching him .

Calista , he called out .

He didnt hear Gideon , too engrossed in his game .

Gideon tapped his shoulder , and he finally looked up , pulling off his headphones .

Gideon , whats up ? So , Uncle Silas was introducing you to people , huh ? Gideon asked , raising an eyebrow .

Calista nodded slightly .

Yeah .

Is Uncle Silas planning to groom you ? I mean , you love gaming , right ? Managing a company doesnt interest you , does it ? Gideon gave him a knowing smile .

Wouldnt you rather become a professional gamer ? Calista glanced at him , putting away his phone and shoving his hands into pockets .

Gideon , I do love gaming .

Its my hobby .

But it wont be my career .

And actually , Gideon , I find the idea of managing a company quite appealing .