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.

somewhat surprised to see Ellinor, as a courtesy, he nodded at her

smile on his face never

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

and just

to Jonah and the others, still all smiles. “I need to go attend to my friends who’ve come to

glass. “Sure! No

Ellinor still ignored him.

watching Ellinor. I’ll be over there then.” Sophia gave Ellinor a deep look, then turned and left with a smile. The moment

it, so he silently returned to his original seat. “Jonah, don’t provoke her!” Jonah looked at Bartlett. “I’m just asking when the baby’s due; I didn’t

explain; he just smiled and said,

“You can stop pretending! I can see you’re having some

remained, but his eyes dimmed

talking to her with a wicked

a sip of the juice the waiter handed her, stirred the ice cubes with the straw, raised an eyebrow, and said, “Jonah, watch your tone. I didn’t abandon him.” Jonah asked with interest. “You didn’t abandon him? Then,