The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 28

Following Belinda’s direction, Ellinor looked up to see the tall, cool silhouette of Theo passing by the glass walkway on the second floor. He was acompanied by a tall, beautiful woman with long legs and curly hair.

Ellinor pulled her gaze back, expressionless, her tone nonchalant, “Just ignore him.”

Belinda, still not fully recovered from a painful breakup and now drunk, was puzzled, “Ellinor, your husband is upstairs with another woman and you’re not bothered?”

Ellinor casually sipped her juice, “I don’t care.”

Belinda was outraged. “This is not right! If you’re too afraid to confront your husband, I will! He’s married and yet he’s with another. woman. I’m so disappointed in my uncle!” She stormed off upstairs, fists clenched in anger.

Ellinor wanted to stop her but didn’t. She massaged her brow, thinking, let Belinda go. Theo wouldn’t do anything to his own niece.

only husband and wife in name, so

bar seat, observing the colors and people in the bar. She was feeling a bit tired. If it wasn’t for Belinda,

walked over. He said, “Ellinor, you could’ve given me a heads up!

which was part of Crescent Society’s entertainment

to pick someone up. I’m not planning to stay and will be

to her, “Ellinor, who are you here

Ellinor said.

have a niece?

him, “Aren’t you supposed to be at work? What are

water and handed it to her, “Networking is part of my job! And there are others at the

took a sip. “You’re always

find out we know each

casually replied, “No, I fooled him.”

bad about that painting though.” Chase said.

it.” Ellinor

up, “You got it

gave it to