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?”

“What are you doing

on, I just got canned by Nexus Industries! Heard they were

still dubious. “Did you

looking for someone with at least three years

eyed her. She looked

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

up and asked, “What

some paintings, I’m here

you’re such a good

Theo answered the call, frowning, then hung

thoughtfully, “Where are

nonchalantly, “I’ll keep sending out resumes and

low and irresistible, “Come with

Ellinor was

he grabbed her wrist and led

Pearl Moon.

time here, the previous time was when Theo forcibly

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