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

began, and soon the sapphire necklace Freda had admired was

I said, it's a lovely piece, but the design really detracts

as she gazed at the gemstone, her chin resting thoughtfully

"If you like it, bid on

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

the corners as he smiled. "Bidding on it would be like sealing

just want to be with me,

Let's take the time to get to know each other better, and see where this

chin nestled in the palm of her hand,

side.

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just

could understand Theo's

bothered at all. It

the sapphire necklace was auctioned off

so the ruby held no allure< for

someone else would claim the

Theo jumped

eyes widened in surprise. "You're bidding on the ruby

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

like a

silence, her eyes

enamored with the necklace, or was he simply enjoying

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, he

Could he be planning to

shattered when a nearby bidder