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.

was somewhat surprised to see Ellinor, as a

Bartlett, the smile on his face

right? Sit

being polite and just sat down on

all smiles. “I need to go attend to my friends who’ve come

face, raised his glass. “Sure! No problem! We can catch up;

Ellinor still ignored him.

turned and left with a smile. The moment Sophia walked away, Jonah moved to the seat next

over as well, but Jonah beat him to 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 say anything else Bartlett, why are you

explain; he just smiled and said, “It’s everyone’s responsibility to protect

pretending! I can see you’re having some inappropriate thoughts again; be careful or Theo might get

remained, but his eyes dimmed

continued talking to her with a wicked grin on his face. “Ellinor, you’re really something. You actually

sip of the juice the waiter handed her, stirred the ice cubes with the straw, raised an eyebrow, and said, “Jonah, watch your tone.