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.

were only husband and wife in name, so it was normal for them to

colors and people in the bar. She was feeling a bit tired. If

over. He said, “Ellinor, you could’ve given me a heads up! If the manager hadn’t spotted you and

this bar, which was part of Crescent Society’s

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

her, “Ellinor, who are you here

niece.” Ellinor said.

when did you have a niece? Why didn’t

instead asked him, “Aren’t you supposed to

her, “Networking is part of my job! And there are others

took a sip. “You’re

way, Theo didn’t find out we know each

“No,

about that painting though.” Chase

it.”

“You got

gave it to me.” Ellinor