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

Industries! Heard they were hiring auctioneers here, so!

was still dubious. “Did you get the job?”

and shrugged, “Nope! They’re looking for someone with

her. She looked really

stage, people might mistake it for a student

up and asked,

I’m here to

a good

his phone rang. Theo answered

looked at Ellinor thoughtfully, “Where

sending out resumes and job hunting.”

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

was

could think, he grabbed her wrist

Pearl Moon.

second time here, the previous time was when

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