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

just got canned by Nexus Industries! Heard they were hiring auctioneers

still dubious. “Did you get the

“Nope! They’re looking for someone with at least three

eyed her. She looked really

she were to stand on the auction stage, people might mistake it

up and asked, “What brings you

grandpa wanted some paintings, I’m here to buy them.

good grandson Ellinor

rang. Theo answered the call, frowning,

he looked at Ellinor thoughtfully, “Where are

answered nonchalantly, “I’ll keep sending

voice low and irresistible, “Come with me, I

Ellinor was taken aback.

could think, he grabbed her wrist and led her away.

Pearl Moon.

previous time was when Theo forcibly brought her here to

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