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.”

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

stairs

a side glance. His eyes, always filled with a smile, seemed to bear a thought.

come in alone?”

“He’s outside, probably still fussing over his life–saver, Ms. Howard.”

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

concern for

moment before saying, “Theo’s always been kind to Ms. Howard. In fact, before you came along, I thought they’d

raised an eyebrow. End up together?

Bartlett’s view, was there an emotional history between Theo and Ms.

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 care for another woman. Ellinor,

wasn’t in the mood for

wasn’t jealous; she was

Theo had questioned her in such a distrustful

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