A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 50 As soon as Calliope saw them , she knew what they were up to .

This bunch was here to play peacemakers , hoping to patch things up between her and Gideon .

They were still clinging to the naive belief that she was just throwing a little tantrum and that sweet talk would smooth things over .

Youre a girl ! Zelda fumed .

Cant you say something nice for once ? Calliope , you should take a leaf out of Lisettes book and try to be a bit more ladylike .

Honestly , Im struggling to claim you as ours ! Monty felt a headache coming on as he stared at Calliope .

But Calliope remained unruffled , clearly indifferent to their opinions .

Fleur eyed Calliope with disdain , though her disdain didnt extend to the shares in the Baker family company .

As long as Calliope and Gideon stayed together , those shares would be Gideons .

For Gideon to secure his place in the Baker family , those shares were crucial .

Fleur was willing to put up with her distaste and negotiate with Calliopes parents , offering certain incentives to broker a meeting with Calliope all to secure those shares .

If they couldnt handle Calliope , surely her own parents could .

Callie , sweetie , we asked you here because we have something important to discuss , Fleur began .

I know youre upset that Gideon left on the day of the wedding , but he was just being his noble self .

He was worried about Yvette; he didnt mean to leave you hanging ! Youve always been so capable .

Even without Gideon , you manage splendidly , dont you ? So , dont be mad at Gideon , Callie .

He promises to make it up to you ! Son , show her the gift , didnt you get one to apologize ? Fleur coaxed , nudging Gideon lightly with her elbow .

Gideon reluctantly pulled out a box and handed it to Calliope .

Callie , I know I messed up that day .

Our folks are here as witnesses , and I apologize from the bottom of my heart .

I swear Ill do right by you from now on ! This gift , I picked it just for you .

Here , do you like it ? Gideon opened the box as he spoke , revealing a set of jewelry diamond necklace and ring .

They were decent , but not exactly extravagant , almost like an afterthought given Gideons means .

If he truly cared , he could have gone for something much grander .

Calliope wasnt the naive girl she once was .

In the past , she would have loved anything he gave her , even if it was a ring made from a soda can tab .

But now , with her head clear , this jewelry didnt impress her at all .

She had plenty of similar pieces , and Silass gifts were tenfold more luxurious than that .

Oh , how thoughtful ! Calliope smiled slightly , placing her hand on the table .

Gideons ring looked pitiful next to the one on her finger , like a trinket compared to a treasure .

Calliope wiggled her fingers .

You see , my husband gave me this beauty , and yours is like a baby in comparison .

I mean , I cant wear something so … underwhelming out , can I ? Oh , and the necklace too ! Check it out , the Moonlight Goddess ! Calliope pulled out the necklace hanging around her neck .

Just a little something , you know , eight figures , with two more figures on the price tag compared to yours .

Mom , Dad , isnt my necklace beautiful ? Oh , by the way , Fleur , take a look too .

Youre the jewelry expert here , what do you think ?