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."

aback. Theo denied any

possibility further, she heard Theo's derisive tone. "Why would I give you

she replied, "You're right. I must have

you, Mr. Ward. I gotta

that, she promptly ended

had missed the opportunity to present

on this, a self-deprecating smile

the call, Elyse placed her phone on the table, retrieved

necklace away, indifferent

the rehearsal room. With the tour mencing

rehearsal before proceeding to a

the bus en route to the concert hall, the team's

from ours. It's a

being the concertmaster explains

a concertmaster someday," one of the

admired the performance attire in her grasp. Upon 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

hint of sarcasm, she remarked, "If you're not up

presence. Sneering at Elyse, Vicky taunted, "You're no different from her. Spare

retorted, "You make it sound like you'll surpass me for the rest of your life." Proudly displaying the dress in her hand, Vicky replied, "I did this

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

others,