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.

and wife in name, so it was normal

colors and people in the bar. She was feeling a bit tired. If it wasn’t for Belinda, she’d be home sleeping.

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

which was part of Crescent Society’s

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

sat next to her, “Ellinor, who are

niece.” Ellinor

a niece? Why didn’t I know?”

to explain and instead asked him, “Aren’t you supposed to be at

opened a bottle of mineral water and handed it to her, “Networking is part of

sip.

Theo didn’t find out we know each other,

casually replied, “No, I fooled him.”

Too bad about that painting though.” Chase said.

it.”

eyes lit up, “You got it already!

it to me.”