A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 1004

Simon gestured toward the opposite side of the room, where a massive pit writhed with crocodiles.

Calliope stared, speechless. Of all the maniacs in the world, she had to cross paths with this one.

With no escape left to her, she set her jaw and lashed out with her free hand, simultaneously kicking the table between them and sending it crashing over. In an instant, she and Simon were locked in a furious fight.

Calliope’s combat skills were far from lacking, but Simon matched her with relentless force. Blow after blow landed between them in a rapid, brutal exchange that went on for several minutes. None of Simon’s henchmen dared intervene without his orders—they simply watched as if enjoying a savage spectacle.

Across the room, Nigel and Damien fixed anxious eyes on the fight. Damien silently willed Calliope on, fists clenched in useless support. Nigel, worried sick, squirmed desperately against his ropes, trying to break free.

The brawl raged evenly—until, with a swift motion, Calliope drew a handful of silver needles from her sleeve. She hurled them like darts, aimed straight at Simon’s face.

Simon jerked back, unwilling to risk his features. The moment he faltered, Calliope launched a flying kick that sent him sprawling to the ground.

She rushed in, ready to press her advantage with another savage kick, but Simon caught her leg mid-motion, bringing her to a sudden halt. She tried to yank herself free, but his grip was iron-strong. With a violent pull, Simon wrenched her off her feet and slammed her down beside him.

They grappled fiercely on the ground. Calliope’s hands slipped, and in that moment she realized she’d pushed Simon past his breaking point—a low, guttural snarl broke from his throat as his expression twisted.

His eyes blazed red as he fixed her with a deadly glare. “I warned you not to cross me!” he hissed. “You’re going straight to those crocodiles—in pieces!”

As he spat the words, his fist drove hard into Calliope’s stomach. She let out a strangled gasp and stumbled back several feet.

“Callie!” Nigel’s voice rang with desperation. He was nearly free from his ropes and made a dash toward her, only for Simon’s men to tackle him after a few steps.

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