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?”

are you doing here?”

“Come on, I just got canned by Nexus Industries! Heard they were hiring auctioneers here, so! dropped

was still dubious. “Did

looking for someone with at least three years

She looked

auction stage, people might mistake it for a

looked up and asked, “What

I’m here to buy them.

good

phone rang. Theo answered

looked at Ellinor thoughtfully, “Where are you

answered nonchalantly, “I’ll keep sending out resumes and job hunting.”

low and

was

think, he grabbed her wrist and

Pearl Moon.

was Ellinor’s second time here, the previous time was when Theo forcibly brought her here to get

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