A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 807

The auction was about to start. Everyone made their way toward the grand auction hall, buzzing with anticipation.

Calliope walked alongside Sharon, the two chatting casually as they went.

Not far behind, Silas and his little crew trailed after Calliope, keeping a respectful distance but making it clear they were with her.

Once inside, everyone found their seats.

Sharon slid back next to her boyfriend, Tanner, while Calliope was quickly surrounded by Quentin Sutton, Silas, and a couple of the others.

To her surprise, Ulysses Jewell and his brother Horatio came over and started talking to her out of the blue.

"Callie, what do you want tonight?" Ulysses said, trying to sound cheerful. "As your brother, I want to make it up to you! Whatever they can give you, I can too."

Calliope eyed him suspiciously. "Haven't I made myself clear already?"

real sister. His real sister was gone. Why did Ulysses keep clinging to this? Did he just refuse to

you do, no matter how nice you are, I'm not helping the Jewell family again," Calliope said

quietly, eyes downcast. "I don't need your help. I just... I feel like I owe you. I don't

are thinking, but whether or not

want, let me get

the seat behind her, his posture

beside him, only glancing at Calliope

kicking off, the auctioneer already animatedly describing

shifted up front. Lots of the items were flashy, each seemingly more expensive than the last. Nothing really caught Calliope's eye-til halfway through when painting she actually liked came

Silas asked, his voice

nice,"

on

called from behind her. "Callie, if you want that painting, I'll get it

as à Christmas present."

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