Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 231

Experience the Concertmaster's Sensation

Theo was in the midst of overtime work at the pany when Elyse's call came through. Engrossed in reading an important document, he hesitated to answer, not wanting to be interrupted by the phone.

Glancing at the caller ID nonchalantly, his anticipation heightened upon seeing it was

Elyse.

What could she possibly want? Theo's pulse quickened as he picked up his phone. Deliberately allowing it to ring thrice, he finally pressed the answer button slowly.

"Why are you calling?" His tone betrayed no emotion.

Meanwhile, Elyse examined the ruby necklace in her hand and inquired casually, "I received a birthday gift. Did you give it to me?"

Theo was on the verge of confessing that it was indeed from him.

Having purchased the ruby necklace at an auction, he had long intended to present it to her. Yet, he harbored doubts about her acceptance, hence the delay.

Suddenly, it dawned on Theo that she hadn't called to express gratitude but to ascertain whether it was his gift.

Knowing Elyse's disposition, he speculated that if she learned it was from him, she might return it. He responded, "I don't know anything about a birthday gift. You must have mistaken."

was taken aback. Theo denied any involvement in

pondered the possibility further, she heard Theo's derisive tone. "Why would I

doubts, she replied, "You're right. I

Mr. Ward. I gotta

promptly ended the

should have realized he had missed the opportunity

on this, a self-deprecating

call, Elyse placed her phone on the table, retrieved the ruby necklace once more, and

the necklace away, indifferent to

rehearsal room.

engaged in a brief rehearsal

concert hall, the team's manager distributed their uniforms,

your dress is different from ours. It's a fishtail design. Absolutely

being the concertmaster explains the distinction

be a concertmaster someday,"

hearing the girls' praises, she cast a scornful glance at them. "Do you honestly believe just anyone can bee the concertmaster?" Realizing her blunder, the girl who spoke awkwardly lowered her head, avoiding Vicky's gaze. Vicky observed the girl closely. The girl possessed only average talent

to coddle inpetence. With a hint of sarcasm, she remarked, "If you're not up to

Elyse, Vicky taunted, "You're no different from her. Spare yourself

for the rest of your life." Proudly displaying the dress in

gaze sharpened as the manager approached. Loudly, she manded, "Put away your attire.

the others, stealing a glance at Vicky, who stood proudly as the concertmaster, her posture exuding