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."

his own; he

determined,

how much that painting

had been sitting toward the back, so when Ulysses started bidding, there was nothing

buying anything at the auction, let alone something

Ulysses hadn't bought it for


it was clear: Ulysses didn't expect anything from her, not even help for the Jewell family He'd just given it to her. No

felt like he was about to

was in a tough spot financially, and this sort of

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

think that's

much?" Monty said, exasperated.

that painting with no. expectations, and she might

Ulysses replied coolly. "I just feel like I owe her.

a look at Monty and Zelda, but couldn't be bothered to

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