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

the eyes, Ellinor was

aback, seemingly surprised at being rejected by a girl, but he quickly regained his smile, “How old are you? Are

“Are you a cop, sir?”

understanding why she would ask that,

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

explaining, “I just saw you alone here, and was a bit worried, this place might

him casually, picking up the juice on the table and taking a sip,

self–proclaimed gentleman. Each of her responses

really interesting!

then, Ellinor’s phone suddenly buzzed.

to deal with the man

the phone, Belinda’s voice sounded urgent, “Ellinor! Get up

don’t want to go up, you

come down! Ellinor, hurry up and

with Belinda’s voice, Ellinor frowned, “What’s wrong? Where are