The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 133

Sure enough, he saw it.

Before Ellinor Mendoza could explain, the man approached her and said sternly, “Didn’t I tell you not to drink anything strangers give you when you’re out? Are you just ignoring what I say?”

Since he was much taller than her, Ellinor had to tilt her head back to look at him, which was uncomfortable. “No, I remember what you said

The man held her face in his hand, forcing her to look at him. “So you’re deliberately going against my words, is that it?”

Ellinor explained uncomfortably. “It’s not what you think.”

The man’s face remained calm, but there was some displeasure in his eyes. “As my wife, you’re drinking toasts with another man. What should I think?”

she was wrong, but she was helpless. So she explained, “Because he has something I want.”

man’s grip loosened a

she had no choice but to explain now. Ellinor had to tell the truth: “Mr. Rex has three paintings in his gallery that I want, but he won’t sell them to me. He said if I drink a toast with him, he would

a moment and let go of her, “You can just tell me you want something You don’t have to drink under

her head and said, “We’re not really married. I didn’t want to bother you or owe

give you anything

“The fundamental nature of relationships between people is rooted in mutual indebtedness. Whether it’s emotional or financial, owing and repaying create a complex dynamic. If

be constantly

a deeper relationship with him. Ellinor

provocatively hooked her arm around his neck, “Well? Do you want me to cling to you? You’d probably be more afraid of

didn’t dodge, just looked down at her

was dressed in a ridiculous outfit,

eyes were still clear and bright on her

said things that were annoying,

eyes darkened, and a