The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 18

Ellinor turned to Chase, cocking her head slightly. Years of understanding made Chase instantly get Ellinor’s drift

Clearing his throat, Chase lifted his hand, adjusting the Bluetooth earpiece he typically wore on his left ear Then, with a nonchalant look, he walked past Theo and Ellinor.

He deliberately lowered his voice, pretending to be on a phone call, “It was super awkward just now, I was dissing Mr. Blanchet and he overheard me! Yep, he’s the one who nabbed the painting you were eyeing Let’s just let him have it! Lady Lotus has more than just Whispers in the Wind, we can get another one later”

With that, Chase walked away

Ellinor tumed to Theo, raising her eyebrows innocently. “That guy seemed to be badmouthing you‘

Theo looked at Ellinor, skeptical. “You guys don’t know each other?”

Ellinor shook her head, “No clue who he is! Do you know him? Why would he insult you?”

asked, “What are you doing

they

still dubious. “Did you get the job?”

shook her head and shrugged, “Nope! They’re looking for someone with at

eyed her. She

people might mistake it

looked up and asked, “What brings you

grandpa wanted some paintings, I’m here to buy

a good grandson

answered

at Ellinor thoughtfully, “Where are you heading next?”

nonchalantly, “I’ll keep sending out resumes and job

her head, leaning down slightly, his voice low and irresistible, “Come with me, I can give you a job.”

was taken aback.

he grabbed her wrist

Pearl Moon.

second time here, the previous time was when Theo forcibly brought her here to get engaged.

decorations were grand and beautiful, with colorful flowers, red carpet, ribbons,