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,"

brushed off Theo's

necklace Freda had admired was

the design really detracts from the

interest as she gazed at the gemstone, her chin resting thoughtfully on her

her, "If you

to him with a playful smile. "As a gentleman,

he smiled. "Bidding on it would be

just want to be with me, without

seem rash and impulsive, don't you think? Let's take the time to get to know each other better, and see where

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

side.

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could understand Theo's

all. It seemed like

sapphire necklace was auctioned off

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

to see if someone else would claim the

her surprise, Theo jumped into the bidding

eyes widened in surprise. "You're bidding on

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

like a

silence, her eyes fixed on the scene, her

he genuinely enamored with the necklace,

bid, her mind wandered to the Ward family's recent calendar, devoid of special occasions. if Theo was to win the auction,

he be planning to give the

reverie was abruptly shattered when a