The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 405

Most of those who caught up in the heated discussion were women, including A–list celebs, influencers, and some high–born ladies from well–known

families.

Their murmuring made Bartlett uncomfortable. He shot a disgruntled glance at the chattering crowd before turning to Ellinor with a softened voice.

“Ellinor, it’s a madhouse down here. Let’s go upstairs. I’ll grab a towel for you to dry your hair.”

“Alright, thanks.”

offer, as she too didn’t fancy being the topic of gossip. The noise was giving her a headache, so she followed Bartlett up

stairs

with a smile, seemed to

come in alone?”

a calm face, “He’s outside, probably still

detected a hint of bitterness in her seemingly nonchalant tone. “Oh? Are

I understand Theo’s concern for his life–saver. I’m not mad

found her rationality surprising, yet he wasn’t completely convinced she was unperturbed. He scrutinized her for a moment before saying, “Theo’s always been kind to Ms. Howard. In fact, before you came along, I thought

raised an eyebrow. End up together?

was something lovers do. So, in Bartlett’s view, was there an emotional history between Theo and

seem cold, but he’s very upright. He surely appreciates Ms. Howard for saving his life. These years, his care, protection, and tolerance towards Ms. Howard have been beyond reproach; even I find it touching. But this may not bode well for his wife. After all, no woman wants her husband to

wasn’t in the mood for

wasn’t jealous; she was mad!

her in such a distrustful tone.