Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 205 Bidding War

Freda noticed Theo's quiet contemplation and skillfully steered the conversation towards lighter territory, asking, "Any fun plans after dinner?"

After a brief pause, Theo's face lit up with a suggestion. "Actually, << there's an auction

happening nearby. If you're interested, I'd love to take you there."

"An auction? Trying to show off your wealth on our first meeting?" she asked with a playful glint in

her eye.

Freda's stunning looks and flirtatious glance exuded a charming and alluring presence.

Theo chuckled, "Your humor is delightful."

"I've always been surrounded by friends, ever since I was a kid. People just seem to enjoy my company."

Her words amused Theo once more, her charm and confidence bringing a smile to his face. Freda's eyes narrowed slightly as she gazed at Theo's smiling face, his charm and warmth radiating from him like a gentle glow.

Theo had taken a liking to her, and after a pleasant dinner, he invited her to the auction.

The auction was a relatively low-key affair, with the starting bids for the items on offer hovering around the modest sum of one million.

Freda's eyes scanned the catalog until she spotted a jewelry necklace, her expression

transforming from indifference to interest. "This sapphire's nice, but the design's off. This ruby's design, though, is stunning, but red... Doesn't suit me, I must say."

As Theo browsed through the catalog, his eyes landed on the same ruby necklace that had caught

Freda's attention.

the

off Theo's

auction began, and soon the sapphire necklace Freda had admired was

lovely piece, but the design really detracts from the gemstone's value."

the gemstone, her chin

encouraged her, "If you

with a playful smile. "As a gentleman, shouldn't you be the one bidding on it for

eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. "Bidding on it would be like sealing our love

to be with me,

on the first day would make me seem rash and impulsive, don't you think? Let's take the time to get to know

against the chair, her chin nestled in the palm of her hand, her

side.

enjoyment. The next chapter is just a

could understand

It seemed like a normal

they talked, the sapphire necklace was auctioned off

didn't lean towards red, so the ruby held no allure< for

would claim the

then, to her surprise, Theo jumped into the bidding

"You're

lovely, don't you agree? Its design reminds me of a sunflower," Theo whispered, his eyes

like a

in silence, her eyes fixed on

with the necklace, or was he simply enjoying the thrill of the bidding

watched him bid, her mind wandered to the Ward family's recent calendar, devoid of special occasions. if Theo was to win the auction, it couldn't be for his own indulgence. Perhaps,

her or someone else's. Could he be planning

a nearby bidder suddenly