The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 503

Bartlett seemed a bit spaced out.

Then he smiled contentedly, “No worries, Ellinor. I just rushed over after finishing work. Jonah Wyton called me and told me that they’re hanging out at the Pavilion in Pearl Moon. I figure Balfour must’ve been summoned as well. Wanna tag along and find your boss?”

Mr. Howard might be with Jonah and the others, and since Theo had definitely left, she wouldn’t run into him again. Considering this, Ellinor nodded, “Sure, let’s roll!”

The Pavilion of Pearl Moon was a separate villa within the estate, a good distance from the party venue, and quite peaceful.

Ellinor followed Bartlett into the Pavilion. Right at the entrance, she spotted three men engrossed in a game of poker, with Balfour among them.

Bartlett chuckled, “What are you guys up to?”

“Bartlett, you’re just in time, Join us!” Jonah laid down his cards, glanced up, and saw Ellinor by Bartlett’s side. He was taken aback for a moment, then joked in surprise, “Bartlett, your lady friend looks familiar!”

Bartlett clarified, “Don’t get it twisted. This lady friend is my secretary Angel. Ellinor came today as Balfour’s companion. I just ran into her looking for Balfour, so I brought her over.”

looked even more puzzled and turned to Balfour, “Balfour,

my secretary” Balfour replied calmly.

Balfour’s secretary after leaving the Blanchet family?

were getting interesting!

window, making a face, Theo, an old friend of yours is here. Aren’t you coming over for a

she

hadn’t left yet?

window with

heartless statue.

their poker game, but he

time Ellinor snapped back to reality, Bartlett had already led her to

she sat on the couch watching the men play poker, she couldn’t

or having a fish bone

made her easily fatigued; she had an injury on her leg, and she was simply not feeling well.

and asked, “Ellinor, what’s wrong? Are you