The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 29

A man’s deep voice cut through the booming music of the bar, reaching Ellinor’s ears.

Just as Ellinor was about to close her eyes for a moment, she heard someone speaking. Annoyed at being disturbed, she frowned. She opened her eyes, and saw a man standing under the dazzling lights, grinning like a Cheshire cat, looking quite dapper.

He was wearing black trousers and a white shirt, sans tie, with two buttons undone at the collar, revealing a hint of his collarbone.

He looked both rebellious and elegant. What a sight for sore eyes!

The man didn’t get a response from Ellinor, his smile deepened, kindly asking, “Are you here alone?”

Ellinor answered lazily, “Nope.”

man smiled gracefully. “May I sit here

he was easy on the eyes, Ellinor was not

girl, but he quickly regained his smile, “How old

looked somewhat speechless, asking, “Are you a cop,

was slightly taken aback, not understanding why she would ask

grilling me? My old teacher always told

you alone here, and was a bit worried, this place might

at him casually, picking up the juice on the table and taking a sip, saying, “I’ll feel safe as long as you keep your

time she spoke, it seemed to stun this self–proclaimed gentleman. Each of her responses took him

really interesting! May I have the honor of

suddenly buzzed. It was Belinda.

have time to deal with the man any longer, so she answered the call.

urgent, “Ellinor!

want

tearful, “I can’t come down! Ellinor, hurry up and save me!”

voice, Ellinor frowned, “What’s wrong? Where are you?”