The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1277

Mutual friends?

How on earth could those two have mutual friends?

“No need, Ms. Sophia. Please go entertain the other guests. I’m fine on my own.”

But Sophia insisted. “No can do. Ellinor, you’re pregnant; you can’t be on your feet for too long! Come, let me find you a seat and get you some food and drinks.” Sophia’s enthusiasm was so overwhelming that Ellinor couldn’t refuse; even though she wasn’t particularly fond of Sophia, she had no choice but to follow her.

Sophia led her to the VIP area, where there were sofas, but it was far from quiet, as three men were occupying the sofas.

Jonah was holding a glass of wine and having a grand old time chatting with Kemp and Bartlett. Upon seeing Sophia bring someone over, he stopped his joke mid-sentence and squinted his eyes. “Oh! I was wondering who that was. It’s the Ellinor who ran away from Theo with the baby.”

Ellinor shot Jonah a glance and ignored him.

a courtesy, he nodded at

Bartlett, the smile on his

front of them. “Ellinor, you know these guys, right? Sit

being polite and just sat down

the others, still all smiles. “I need to go attend to my friends who’ve come to celebrate my birthday. I’m counting on you guys

“Sure! No

Ellinor still ignored him.

there then.” Sophia gave Ellinor a deep look, then turned and left with a smile. The moment Sophia walked away, Jonah moved to the seat next to Ellinor, looking at her. “You’re

silently returned to his original seat. “Jonah, don’t provoke her!” Jonah looked at Bartlett.

didn’t explain; he just smiled and said, “It’s everyone’s responsibility to

you’re having some inappropriate thoughts again;

remained, but his

with a wicked grin on his face. “Ellinor,

the straw, raised an eyebrow, and said,