A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 808

Silas ignored him completely. Quentin and the others all glanced at Calliope.

After all, it wasn't every day Ulysses spoke like a normal person. He actually considered Callie's feelings, so he didn't start an argument with them.

Calliope shot them a look, silently telling everyone not to compete with Ulysses. She was curious to see if he was just talking big or if he really meant it.

She found it hard to believe he'd actually give her this insanely expensive painting. There was no way Ulysses had that kind of money.

But Silas and the rest, of course, listened to Calliope.

Mavis Shepherd and Portia Sutton exchanged surprised glances at Ulysses. He actually seemed sincere about Calliope, which was, well, a shock.

The auction kicked off. To everyone's surprise, Ulysses actually raised his paddle.

Horatio, sitting beside him, was a bit more level-headed. He tried to quietly talk Ulysses down.

"Uly, this is way over our budget. We can't afford it!"

"I get that you care about Callie, and you want to apologize, but this is just too much...”

seriously. Let

it up to her in a way

Horatio pleaded with Ulysses.

Ulysses looked determined—stubborn, even. He was set on winning that painting, even if he had to borrow money

and he was going to

always been generous with Lisette, now he wanted to double that

Ulysses to actually win

a

She was surprised.

she couldn't tell if Ulysses was doing this because Monty asked him to, or

She didn't ask.

plenty of other hot items up for bid. Calliope picked out a few, and her brothers helped

leave and say their goodbyes wher Ulysses came over. He

and

I told you this was for you. Merry

looked at her with an intensity that caught her off

and now young just giving to

her. "Mom, I told you, this is for Callie. Don't try to stop me, unless

snapped,