A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 809

In the end, Ulysses still gave the painting to Calliope.

When Calliope walked away carrying the painting, Ulysses let out a big sigh of relief. He was honestly happy, at least she'd accepted his gift.

He knew he owed her so much from the past. If she was willing to accept what he gave, he'd do his best to make things right.

Horatio glanced at Ulysses and asked, "You got enough cash for that? Did you have to borrow money? How much are you short? I can spot you."

Horatio hadn't bid on anything himself, but he also felt like he owed Calliope something.

The difference was, he was a lot more level-headed than Ulysses. He knew he didn't have enough to cover the painting anyway. It probably cost more than everything he owned.

Ulysses just looked at him and shook his head.

"It's a gift from me to Callie. I'll pay for it myself."

wanted to make amends on his own; he didn't

so determined, Horatio let it

She knew how much that painting was worth. She'd been

and Monty had been sitting toward the back, so when Ulysses started bidding, there was

believe it. He hadn't planned on buying anything at the auction, let alone something

kicker? Ulysses hadn't bought it for himself. He'd bought it for

the two of them had talked, it was clear: Ulysses didn't expect anything from her,

was about to lose

spot financially, and this sort of extravagance was

thing they needed. But Ulysses didn't even hesitate. He just went for

don't you think that's

much?" Monty said, exasperated.

her, giving her that painting with no. expectations, and she might not even give you

for anything," Ulysses replied coolly. "I

couldn't be bothered to