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 sapphire," he said

off

began, and soon the sapphire necklace

the design really detracts from the gemstone's

as she gazed at the gemstone, her

her, "If you like it, bid on

a gentleman, shouldn't you be the one bidding

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

to be with me, without all the

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 said,

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

side.

for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is

could understand Theo's

bothered at all. It seemed like

the sapphire necklace

red, so the ruby held no allure< for her

the next item, her eyes scanning the room

her surprise, Theo jumped into the

widened in surprise. "You're

agree? Its design reminds me of

like

doubted it. Freda observed in silence, her eyes fixed on the scene,

he genuinely enamored with the necklace, or was he

recent calendar, devoid of special occasions. if Theo was to win the auction, it couldn't be for his own indulgence. Perhaps, he had a surprise

Could he be planning to give the necklace to

a nearby bidder suddenly outbid