The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 129

“Ellinor, long time no see

Instinctively. Ellinor glanced over at Theo, noticing Mr. Blanchet casually sipping his tea in the other direction, oblivious to her. Meanwhile, Pollock and Sheila were engaged in a heated discussion, each taking turns in their back and forth Much like they couldn’t hear her, she couldn’t make out their conversation either

Ellinor returned her gaze, nodding faintly at Bartlett but declining the orange juice he offered “No thanks, I’m good.”

Bartlett merely smiled, unbothered. He gracefully set down the juice on the coffee table in front of her, then took a seat next to her.

at him, her brows slightly

movie investments. Figured I’d find a quiet spot

her game of Tetris, barely

faced with it again. Coming from a privileged background,

interest piqued as he watched Ellinor, then casually mentioned, “Ellinor, you and Theo don’t seem like your typical couple; am I overthinking

up at him, “And what’s

very least, you two seem to be distant and

us. You, as a single man, might not

Bartlett’s smile faltered slightly; even his inherent elegance couldn’t mask the disconcerting feeling her words caused.

towards Pollock, “By the way, does

nodding faintly. “Pollock is a well–known director back home. He’s quite arrogant and only takes on big–budget projects. But he