A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 5 Lisette wore a mask of concern , but inside , she was practically giddy with anticipation .

She was itching to see Calliope make a fool of herself .

If things went as planned , the Jewell family would despise Calliope even more , pushing her further down the social ladder within the family .

No groom ? What are you talking about ? Isnt my groom right here ? Please welcome the bride and groom ! the emcee announced , right on cue .

And then Silas and Calliope made their entrance , walking slowly and gracefully into the banquet hall .

A ripple of shock surged through the banquet hall .

Wait wasnt the groom supposed to be Gideon? Hold on , isnt that Silas ? Oh my God , Silas is the groom ? Where the heck is Gideon ? Guests craned their necks , searching for the missing man .

But under the spotlight , all eyes landed on Calliope and Silas .

Hand in hand , they looked every bit the golden couple .

Calliope smiled warmly at the guests .

Thank you all for coming to celebrate my wedding with Silas today .

I heard some of you mentioning Gideons name .

Just a friendly reminder todays groom is Silas .

Keep talking about that unlucky fellow Gideon , and my husband might just get a little upset ! Everyone knew better than to cross Silas .

His reputation for being decisive and ruthless preceded him , and people respected him out of fear .

Though puzzled by the switch in grooms , Calliopes gentle reminder effectively silenced any further gossip .

The background on stage began to change , revealing Calliope and Silass wedding photos on the big screen .

A murmur spread through the crowd , hushed whispers filled with curiosity and disbelief .

Some guests stole wary glances at Eamon , gauging his reaction .

Lisette and her family sat at their table , their astonishment no less than anyone elses .

Dad , Mom … whats going on here ? Wasnt Calliope supposed to marry Gideon ? Why are there wedding photos of her with Mr.

Myers ? Lisettes brow furrowed .

Silas Myers- the most untouchable , eligible bachelor in Capitalton , the man she had always dreamed of marrying .

Yet here he was , standing at the altar , beside Calliope .

What on earth was happening ? Monty and Zelda were just as stunned , completely unaware of the situation beforehand .

Their three sons exchanged confused glances , equally at a loss .

But despite the chaos swirling in their minds , the ceremony continued without a hitch .

Everything had been arranged .

The emcee followed Calliopes plan flawlessly , and soon , the wedding wrapped up without a single misstep .

As the guests began to disperse , Monty and Zelda marched toward Calliope , their expression thunderous .

Zeldas voice cracked like a whip .

Calliope , are you out of your mind ? Wasnt Gideon supposed to be your groom ? Calliope , what happened ? Where is Gideon ? her three brothers echoed , frowning .

1/2 15:55 Lisettes mind raced before a sudden realization hit her .

I bet Gideon couldnt make it , so Mr.

Myers stepped in to save the day and prevent a disaster .

That had to be it .

Why else would Silas Myers , a man far above Calliope in every way , stoop to marry her ? After all , Calliope was practically engaged to his nephew .

Marrying his nephews fiancée would be scandalous ! Even Eamon hadnt objected , so it must have been damage control .

Lisette smiled to herself , convinced she had figured it out .

She turned to Silas , waiting for him to confirm her theory .

Do you have a problem with me being Callies husband ? Silas asked smoothly .

But weve already tied the knot .

He lifted Calliopes hand , showing off their wedding rings , Lisette recognized them instantly they werent the rings Calliope and Gideon had chosen .