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."

Theo denied any involvement

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

I must have

Mr. Ward. I gotta

promptly ended the

realized he had missed the opportunity to present the

this, a self-deprecating

on the table, retrieved the ruby necklace once more, and inspected

stowed the necklace away, indifferent to its

she headed to the rehearsal room. With

in a brief rehearsal before proceeding to

the concert hall, the team's manager distributed their uniforms, each tailored for the uping

is different from ours. It's a fishtail design.

the concertmaster explains the

fantastic. I aspire to be a concertmaster someday," one

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 who spoke awkwardly lowered her head, avoiding Vicky's

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

remained silent. However, Vicky noticed her presence. Sneering at Elyse, Vicky taunted, "You're no different from

like you'll surpass me for the rest of your

manager approached. Loudly, she manded, "Put away your attire. Rehearsal is

took her place among the others, stealing a glance at Vicky, who