Bidding War


    Freda noticed Theo''s quiet contemtion and skillfully steered the conversation towards lighter territory, asking, "Any fun ns after dinner?"Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org.


    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 yful glint in


    her eye.


    Freda''s stunning looks and flirtatious nce exuded a charming and alluring presence.


    Theo chuckled, "Your humor is delightful."


    "I''ve always been surrounded by friends, ever since I was a kid. People just seem to enjoy mypany."


    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 rtively 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 ne, 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, I must say."


    As Theo browsed through the catalog, his eyesnded on the same ruby ne that had caught


    Freda''s attention.


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


    Freda brushed off Theo''sment.


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


    "As I 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 yful 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 make me seem 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 ne was auctioned off in quick session.


    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 im 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 ne?"


    "It is lovely, don''t you agree? Its design reminds me of 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 ne, 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 asions. 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 nning to give the ne 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.


    nning your weekend reading? Ensure you''re on 05s.org for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively avable on our site. Happy reading! Theo turned to face the new bidder.


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


    The woman shed him a mischievous grin, her eyes sparkling with yfulness. "Sorry,


    handsome, but I''m head over heels for this ne. Mind letting me win?"


    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''stest 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 ne, 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 ne''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 ne was finally Theo''s, the bidding war won.


    "Congrattions, you''ve emerged victorious," Freda congratted him warmly. She saw a tinge of sadness in his eyes, a mncholy that contrasted with his win.