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.”

being the topic of gossip. The noise was giving her a headache, so

stairs

filled with a smile, seemed to bear a thought. “Ellinor, where’s

come in alone?”

outside, probably still fussing

nonchalant tone. “Oh? Are you two having issues over

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

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

an eyebrow. End up

in Bartlett’s view, was there an emotional history between

Theo.” Bartlett continued, “He 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 to care for another woman. Ellinor, it’s normal if you’re

in the mood

wasn’t jealous; she was

her in such a