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.”

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

stairs

Bartlett gave Ellinor a side glance. His eyes, always filled with a smile, seemed to bear a thought. “Ellinor, where’s Theo? Why’d he

come in alone?”

outside, probably still fussing over his life–saver, Ms.

of bitterness in her seemingly nonchalant tone. “Oh? Are you two having

remained stoic, “No, I understand Theo’s concern for his life–saver. I’m not mad about that.”

unperturbed. He scrutinized her for a moment before saying, “Theo’s always been kind to Ms. Howard. In fact, before you

an eyebrow. End

was there an emotional history between Theo

might 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

kept quiet. She wasn’t in the mood

jealous; she

that Theo had questioned her in