A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 43 Chapter 43 Gideon strolled into the jewelry store , and as he spotted Calliope examining a pair of rings , his face darkened .

Those rings arent cheap .

He had assumed Calliope was just accompanying Portia , who was the darling of the Sutton family .

It made sense for Portia to be shopping for jewelry here .

But Calliope ? That was a different story .

The Jewell family might be well off , but Calliope was never the favored child .

Heck , she ranked even lower than the adopted daughter in their family .

She didnt even work for the Jewell family business .

Where on earth was she getting the money to shop in this upscale place ? Both Calliope and Portia turned to look at him .

Not cheap ? Calliope glanced at Gideon .

Mr.

Baker , are you running low on funds ? If you think this is expensive , you might be .

She extended her hand , ignoring Gideon as she admired the ring on her finger , clearly pleased with her choice .

This pair , please , Calliope said , flashing a smile at the sales assistant .

And Id like that bracelet too .

Its a gift for my husband .

Gideons face fell instantly .

You think Uncle Silas will want that bracelet ? Even if you give it to him , he wont care for it ! And do you even have the money for this ? Or are you using his money to buy things for him ? Is there any point in that ? Portia , meanwhile , was propped up on her elbow , thoroughly enjoying the spectacle .

Calliope chuckled softly .

Whether he likes it or not is his business .

I choose to give it because I want to .

Besides the bracelet , Ill give him the ring and maybe even a house .

Surely , hell like one of those ! Calliope , are you trying to rile me up ? Gideon said , smirking like he had her all figured out .

You think Id get jealous ? You cant even afford these things .

Uncle Silas doesnt need them .

Portia couldnt help but laugh .

Calliope laughed too .

What makes you think Id be upset over something I already tossed in the trash ? The sales assistant stood frozen , unsure of what to do , as Calliope casually pulled out a card and handed it over for payment .

Gideon narrowed his eyes , skeptical she could actually afford it .

To his shock , Calliope paid with her own card , and the transaction went through without a hitch .

Ha , Uncle Silas gave you that card , didnt he ? Does he know how much youre spending ? Gideon sneered .

When he finds out , you think he wont hold you accountable ? Whether he does or doesnt is a family matter , Calliope replied with a grin .

Its none of your business , so dont worry your pretty little head about it , my nephew .

Gideons face flushed with fury .

Calliope gathered her purchases , ready to leave .

As Portia walked beside her , she quipped , Does anyone else smell that ? Its like the air is tinged with the scent of a scoundrel .

Yvette stood by Gideon , biting her lip .

Gideons face was a mask of frustration .

He shoved his items into Yvettes hands .

Yvette , you head home .

I need to have a word with her .

Without waiting for her response , Gideon hurried after Calliope .

Yvette took a few steps , trying to call Gideon back , but he was too fast , and her voice went unheard .

1/2 09:40 Chapter 43 She stood there , fuming , her mind in a whirl .

Her plan had been to wait until Gideon and Calliope were married , allowing Gideon to secure his share of the family assets , and then make her move .

But now things were tricky .

Calliope wasnt marrying Gideon , and without that marriage , Gideon wouldnt get his share .

And Yvette felt the tension between her and Gideon tightening , sensing trouble on the horizon .