Chapter 206 Elyse Liked Rubies

The auction came to a close, and Theo secured the necklace after paying.

Freda trailed after him, intrigued by the way he admired the necklace. She asked, "What's the allure of this necklace? Why do you want it so badly?"

Theo tucked the necklace away and responded vaguely, "No particular reason. I just felt like buying it."

"Does your money burn a hole in your pocket? Well, why don't you spend it on me? My mom says I'ma spendthrift, that I'll blow through any money I get, which is why she's so eager for me to tie the knot."

Freda shrugged helplessly. "She is hoping my future hubby will be generous with his spending on me."

"Your mom sounds as amusing as you are," Theo said, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Glancing at his watch, he said, "It's getting late; I'll take you home."

Freda nodded in agreement. "Sure."

Having indulged in a few drinks at the auction, Theo wasn't fit to drive. Therefore, he called a driver and dropped Freda off at her house first.

As Freda stepped out of the car, a thought struck her, prompting her to turn back and knock on the window.

Theo lowered the window with a press of a button. "Is there anything else?"

Meeting Theo's gaze, Freda asked candidly. "Now that tonight's over, can we still see each other

in the future?"

could reply, Freda continued, "I quite like your handsome face.

Theo quickly regained his composure, a faint smile touching his lips. "Future meetings depend on my

busy man. Even

demeanor relaxing. "Well, I'll have

replied with a playful wink before turning on her heel

pajamas. He knew she had high hopes for this blind date, and a shadow passed over his face as he sat across from her. Zandra slowly opened her eyes, catching sight of Theo's somber expression. She asked sternly, "What's wrong? Were you not pleased with Miss

that,"

sip of water, Zandra continued, "Then why

hesitated before speaking. "I'm not unhappy. Just

at him once more and asked, "What's Freda's impression

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you?"

asked me out again," Theo

satisfied smile finally gracing her lips. Her demeanor towards Theo

Keep her interested. A union between our families could yield tremendous advantages for

moment, Zandra's eyes sparkled with ambition, as if she could already envision the grand future of the Ward family's business

Zandra for a while, feeling not the expected happiness but rather a

know what could fill it. Growing more fatigued, Theo stood up

Theo's performance, Zandra refrained from probing further into his interaction with Freda, allowing him to retire

for the bathroom, craving the soothing embrace of a shower. After drying his

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