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?”

small–time artist? Theo, she’s your wife now, why are you letting her work?” Theo

just realized

him a cold

think she’d actually agree to have a drink with me. You wouldn’t

at the corner of his mouth. “Not at all. She’s young

Was Theo implying that he was as clueless as

and Kemp exchanged glances, sensing the tension between the

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

changed the subject “Bartlett, today’s the day you officially take over Rex Enterprises. The celebration is almost over, aren’t you going to take us out for drinks?

said, “Sure, where do you guys want to go? I’ll arrange

nudged Theo. “Theo, where do you

guys go ahead, I’ve got things to do.”

back to the country and it’s rare for the four of us to

really do have things to do. I’ll treat next time. I’m gonna head out

his suit jacket off the chair and draped it over his arm. With elegance, he turned around, waved his hand