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.

outshines the sapphire," he

off Theo's

sapphire necklace Freda had admired was on

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

she gazed at the gemstone,

encouraged her, "If you like it, bid

turned to him with a playful smile. "As a gentleman, shouldn't

smiled. "Bidding on it would be like sealing our love with a

you just want to be with me,

first day would make me seem rash and impulsive, don't you think? Let's take the time to get to know each other better, and see where this journey takes us," Theo

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

side.

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our

understand Theo's

all. It seemed like a normal

talked, the sapphire necklace was

so the ruby held no allure<

if someone else would claim the next item, her eyes

then, to her surprise, Theo jumped

"You're bidding

of

like a

it. Freda observed in silence, her eyes fixed

piqued. Was he genuinely enamored with the necklace,

occasions. if Theo was to win the auction,

someone else's. Could he be planning

abruptly shattered when a