The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 136

Theo went back to his room and sat down for a while longer

Pollock was still rambling on about his new movie script, but he was the only one talking. The other four gents were each having their own conversations By the end, no one was even giving him a second glance. It seemed like he wasn’t going to get any investment from these four guys today.

Pollock helplessly checked the time. It was getting pretty late, and if he kept talking he might piss the others off

He had no choice but to stand up, conjure up a solid excuse, say his goodbyes to the four men with Sheila by his side, and then politely take his leave

Once everyone else had left, Jonah grinned and asked, “Theo, where’s your wife at?”

Bartlett also chimed in, “Theo, where’s Ellinor?”

Theo looked at Bartlett, puzzled “What do you want with her?”

why she’s working as an assistant for some small–time artist? Theo, she’s your wife now, why are you letting her work?” Theo replied. “She likes to experience life, to

out a sigh. “Theo, I just

a cold look.

chuckled and said, “Theo, I joked around with Ellinor earlier, didn’t think she’d actually agree to have a drink with me.

few seconds, and a faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Not at all. She’s young and

smile froze Was Theo implying that he was as clueless as a

atmosphere suddenly became tense. Jonah and Kemp exchanged glances, sensing the

been friends since childhood and it would be a shame if a woman

changed the subject “Bartlett, today’s the day you officially take over Rex Enterprises. The celebration is almost over, aren’t

and said, “Sure, where do you

nudged Theo. “Theo, where do you

ahead, I’ve got things

frowned. “Theo, Bartlett just got back to the country and it’s rare for the four of us to get together.

treat

that, he put down his glass, got up, grabbed his suit jacket off the chair and draped it over his arm. With elegance, he turned around, waved his hand to bid them farewell, and walked