Chapter 1742

As soon as he heard this, Bartlett immediately ceased his struggles. With a shrug, he pulled out a chair and sat down across from her, sighing with resignation. “Oh, Ellinor, you really are a tough nut to crack.”

After ordering her own food, Ellinor handed the menu to him. “Less talk, more ordering. The sooner we eat, the sooner we get back to the office. I’ve got things to do this afternoon.”

After taking the menu from her, Bartlett let out another sigh and added a few dishes to the order. He handed the menu to the waiter and waved him

off.

“Ellinor, is it really necessary to be this cautious while having a meal with me? You’re not even willing to sit in a private booth? It’s not like we’re checking into a motel.”

Ellinor was typing on her phone again, and after he finished talking, she glanced up at him. “A man and a woman alone in a room can lead to misunderstandings. Since we’re here for business, it’s better to eat in public. It saves us the trouble.”

Bartlett crossed his arms. “Tsk, you’re so careful. Are you afraid Theo might get the wrong idea?”

a moment, but she didn’t reply and continued

and there was no sound when the other side received it.

hadn’t replied

was getting worried about the situation on

“Ellinor? Ellinor!”

on the table in front of her.

distracted expression. “Ellinor, I’ve been talking to you for a while

he said. She wasn’t interested, but

dismissively. “Forget it; you clearly don’t care about what I have to say. Go back to your

phone.”

reply. He hadn’t responded in a while, so he must’ve

waiter brought their food.

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