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Chapter 423 Calliope and Silas were casually chatting and munching on snacks , not really paying much attention to the newlyweds up on the stage .

Once the speeches and toasts were done , Gideon and Yvette started making their rounds , clinking glasses with each table .

Given that Yvette was pregnant , Gideon made sure she wasnt drinking , doing most of the toasting himself .

When they reached Calliopes table , Gideon locked eyes with Calliope for what felt like an eternity .

He nearly forgot to toast .

A gentle nudge brought him back to reality , and he raised his glass to everyone at the table .

As he moved on , he gave Calliope one last lingering look .

Hes definitely not over you , Silas remarked , almost offhandedly .

Ive been done with him for ages , Calliope replied with a shrug .

Even if he regrets it now , its too late .

Were adults .

Weve got to own up to our choices , right ? She turned to Silas , What do you think of Calista ? Hes impressive , Silas nodded .

Never really paid him much attention before , but now , he seems like the true heir the Baker family needs .

Calliope felt a wave of relief wash over her .

She genuinely believed Calista was the best choice .

If someone had to lead the Baker family , it should be him .

It seemed Silas thought so too .

Thinking of mentoring him ? Ive already had a chat with him .

Hes planning to drop by the office soon , Silas replied .

You like him too , dont you ? Yeah , both Calista and Dahlia are exceptional kids .

Calliope was genuinely fond of them .

They were sharp and intuitive and had always clicked with her from the moment she joined the Baker family .

Calista was particularly savvy .

You needed that kind of cunning to sit at the head of the table .

Gideon might be older , but he didnt hold a candle to Calista .

Calista is sharp .

Ive looked into his academics solid stuff .

Hes been flying under the radar , but hes got ambition and knows how to show it when it counts .

Smart kid .

You can tell hes strategic about when to lay low and when to show his cards , Silas added , clearly impressed .

He had once settled on Gideon by default , but with Calista emerging as a contender , he saw a more promising future for the Baker Group under Calistas leadership .

Plus , Calista was young , with plenty of room to grow .

Gideon , on the other hand , was set in his ways .

He had some smarts and skills , but his potential had a ceiling , one that Silas could clearly see .

Silas had never been thrilled with Gideons limitations .

Initially , he considered passing the reins to Gideon because of his relationship with Calliope .

He thought it might make her life easier .

But now , with no such ties holding him back and a better candidate in sight , things were different .

After a while , Calliope excused herself , heading towards the restroom .

As she stepped out of the banquet hall , she ran into Yvette .

Aunt Calliope , can we chat for a moment ? Yvette asked , stopping her in her tracks .

Calliope gave Yvette a once over .

Whats there to talk about ? I think its best if we dont .

The evenings almost 1/2 16.34 Chapter 423 over , dont you think you should focus on wrapping up the wedding peacefully ?