A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 70 Hey Archie , hows everything back home ? Calliope asked .

Yeah , its all good , Archie replied , trying not to give too much away .

But enough about that , lets grab a drink ! Ive got some stuff going on , might be heading overseas for a few days .

Youre always the busy one , Portia teased with a grin .

Just dont forget to bring us back some souvenirs ! No problem .

After some light hearted chatter , Calliope excused herself to the restroom .

As she stepped out , she felt a tap on her shoulder .

Turning around , she was met by Gideon , who was clearly a bit tipsy .

Calliope , I knew it was you ! Gideons breath reeked of alcohol .

He cornered Calliope against the wall , gripping her chin with unexpected force .

Bitch , you think you can just play me like that ? You took my money , my shares , everything from me ! Calliope , youve changed .

I hardly recognize you anymore .

Why are you doing this ? Gideon leaned in close , his bleary eyes trying to pierce through Calliopes calm demeanor .

But in his drunken state , everything was a blur .

The more he stared , the angrier he got , his confusion fueling his rage .

How could you possibly choose my uncle over me ? Youre mine , Calliope , youre supposed to be mine ! Calliope , dont lie to me , and dont even think about fooling me around with him ! Gideons face was inches from Calliopes .

Staying composed , Calliope calmly pushed back against his forehead with two fingers , keeping him at bay .

Her voice was steady as she spoke , Gideon , youre drunk .

No , Im not ! How dare you say Im drunk ! Gideon refused to admit it , tightening his grip on her chin , leaning in as if to kiss her .

Calliopes expression hardened , and with a swift move , she slapped Gideon across the face .

The slap rang through his head , and he stumbled back , eyes wide with disbelief .

You hit me ! When did you start standing up to me like this , Calliope ? Its you whos been clinging to me .

Why would you give it up ? Calliope rubbed her chin disdainfully and looked at Gideon .

I must have been blind before .

Now that I can see , youre nothing but a pile of trash .

Callie , I feel pain .

You still love me , do you ? Gideons anger faded , replaced by a pitiful look .

He clutched his chest and claimed , It hurts here , Callie … Are you really going to leave me ? Calliope sighed , her patience wearing thin .

This drunk fool was beyond reasoning .

As Gideon lunged forward to embrace her , she sidestepped neatly .

Her eyes caught sight of a mop in the corner .

Without hesitation , she grabbed the janitors mop and thrust it into Gideons arms .

Gideon , in his drunken stupor , clung to the mop as if it were Calliope herself .

Callie , Im sorry , I really am … Callie- 1/2 09:43 Chapter 70 Gideon mumbled as he pressed his lips against the mop .

Calliopes face was a mix of disbelief and amusement .

With a quick glance back , she turned and walked away , her expression impassive .

As she turned the corner , she spotted Silas standing in the hallway , one hand casually tucked into his pocket , leaning against the doorframe with a roguish charm .

He looked like he had been there for a while .

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