A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 70

"Hey Archie, how's everything back home?" Calliope asked.

"Yeah, it's all good," Archie replied, trying not to give too much away.

"But enough about that, let's grab a drink! I've got some stuff going on, might be heading overseas for a few days."

"You're always the busy one," Portia teased with a grin. "Just don't 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!"

Gideon's 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, you've changed. I hardly recognize you anymore. Why are you doing this?"

Gideon leaned in close, his bleary eyes trying to pierce through Calliope's 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? You're mine, Calliope, you're supposed to be mine! Calliope, don’t lie to me, and don’t even think about fooling me around with him!"

Gideon's face was inches from Calliope's. Staying composed, Calliope calmly pushed back against his forehead with two fingers, keeping him at bay.