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

brushed off

the sapphire necklace Freda

a lovely piece, but the design really detracts from the

gazed at the gemstone, her chin resting thoughtfully on her

"If you like it,

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

as he smiled. "Bidding on it would be like

to be

the 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,

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

side.

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understand

It seemed like

talked, the sapphire necklace was auctioned

red, so the ruby held no allure< for her either.

would claim the next

Theo

"You're bidding on the ruby

Its design reminds me of a sunflower," Theo whispered, his eyes locked

like a

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

enamored with the necklace, or was he simply enjoying the thrill

occasions. if Theo was

else's. Could he be planning to give the necklace to

when a nearby bidder suddenly outbid