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.”

“May I sit here then?”

was easy on the

seemingly surprised at being rejected by a girl, but he quickly regained his smile, “How old are you? Are you of age, daring to come to a place like

speechless, asking, “Are you a cop,

understanding why she would

bit irritated, “Then why are you grilling me? My old

was stunned, almost amused, explaining, “I just saw you alone here, and was a bit worried, this place might not be very safe for a

on the table and taking a

stun this self–proclaimed gentleman. Each of her responses

Ellinor, smiling politely, “You’re really interesting! May I have the honor

Ellinor’s phone suddenly buzzed. It was

the man any longer, so she answered the call.

Belinda’s voice sounded urgent,

to move, “I don’t want to go up,

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

voice, Ellinor frowned, “What’s