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

brushed off

and soon the sapphire necklace Freda had admired was

a lovely piece, but the design really detracts from the gemstone's

the gemstone, her chin resting

her, "If you like it, bid on

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

on it would be like sealing our love with

just want to be with me, without

don't you think? Let's take the time to get

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

side.

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could understand

It seemed

necklace was auctioned off in

ruby held no allure<

to see if someone else would claim the next

Theo

surprise. "You're bidding

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

looked like a

Freda observed in silence, her

the necklace, or was

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, he had a surprise in store

or someone else's. Could he be

abruptly shattered when a nearby bidder suddenly outbid Theo,