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 | 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, | must say."

As Theo browsed through the catalog, his eyes landed on the sruby necklace that had caught

Freda's attention.

"The ruby outshines the sapphire," he said casually.

Freda brushed off Theo's comment.

The auction began, and soon the sapphire necklace Freda had admired was on the block.

"As | said, it's a lovely piece, but the design really detracts from the gemstone's value." Freda's

eyes sparkled with interest as she gazed at the gemstone, her chin resting thoughtfully on her hand.

Theo encouraged her, "If you like it, bid on it!"

She turned to him with a playful smile. "As a gentleman, shouldn't you be the one bidding on it for me?"

His eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. "Bidding on it would be like sealing our love with a promise,

wouldn't it?"

She teased, "Don't you just want to be with me, without all the frills?"

"Pledging my love on the first day would makeseem rash and impulsive, don't you think? Let's take the time

to get to know each other better, and see where this journey takes us," Theo said, smiling casually.

Freda lounged against the chair, her chin nestled in the palm of her hand, her head tilted to one

side.

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She could understand Theo's undertones.

She wasn't bothered at all. It seemed like a normal response.

As they talked, the sapphire necklace was auctioned off in quick succession.

Freda's preferences didn't lean towards red, so the ruby held no allure< for her either. She waited

patiently to see if someone else would claim the next item, her eyes scanning the room with

interest. But then, to her surprise, Theo jumped into the bidding beside her.

Freda's eyes widened in surprise. "You're bidding on the ruby necklace?"

"It is lovely, don't you agree? Its design remindsof a sunflower," Theo whispered, his eyes locked on the

ruby.

It looked like a sunflower?

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

Her curiosity was piqued. Was he genuinely enamored with the necklace, or was he simply enjoying the thrill of

the bidding process?

As she watched him bid, her mind wandered to the Ward family's recent calendar, devoid of special occasions. if

Theo was to win the auction, it couldn't be for his own indulgence. Perhaps, he had a surprise in store for

someone?

It was either her or someone else's. Could he be planning to give the necklace to her?

Freda's reverie was abruptly shattered when a nearby bidder suddenly outbid Theo, shattering the

silence and jolting her back to the present moment.

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'A woman in a black coat and pants, her dark hair pulled up high, sat in the chair.

The woman flashed him a mischievous grin, her eyes sparkling with playfulness. "Sorry,

handsome, but I'm head over heels for this necklace. Mind lettingwin?"

Freda's gaze was fixed on the woman, her silence palpable as she waited to see if Theo would yield or

counterattack.

Theo's eyes locked onto the mysterious woman, a hint of determination flickering across his face. With a

deliberate motion, he raised his paddle, increasing the bid by another hundred thousand. The woman looked

embarrassed, but didn't give up. She raised her bid again, matching Theo's latest offer.

The bidding started with multiple parties, but as it intensified, the others backed off, leaving only Theo and the

woman, engaged ina fierce, one-on-one contest.

The bid amount shot up, reaching dizzying heights.

The necklace, initially valued at three million, saw its price double to six million.

The woman's expression turned puzzled, her brow furrowed in concern. She knew the necklace's

true value, and this astronomical price was simply absurd.

After a brief moment of deliberation, she gracefully conceded, relinquishing her bid and yielding the prize to

Theo.

The necklace was finally Theo's, the bidding war won.

"Congratulations, you've emerged victorious," Freda congratulated him warmly. She saw a tinge of sadness in his

eyes, a melancholy that contrasted with his win.