The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1281

Sophia, leaning on the staircase railing, eyed Ellinor below. “I feel like Ellinor is pretty cold to everyone except for Bartlett. They seem to have a lot to chat about.” Theo’s slender hand was tightly gripping his wine glass. It seemed that with just a little more pressure, the glass would shatter.

Sophia wanted to say more, but Theo suddenly turned and strode downstairs, which silenced her.

“Where are you going. Theo?” Sophia asked hastily.

“Do your thing, I’ve got stuff to do” Theo shoved his hands in his pockets, walking away with a cool determination that was downright intimidating.

Sophia didn’t follow. She just watched his retreating figure as her smile gradually faded.

After making a round in the banquet hall, Ellinor failed to find her mother’s portrait, which left her feeling a tad irritated.

Not only was she frustrated at not finding the painting, but the loud rock music and dazzling lights were also getting on her nerves.

find the painting you fancy? You’re not in a good mood?” Bartlett,

bit thirsty. Could you get me a glass of

which seemed even noisier, making her feel

I’ll get you a bottle

mixed with alcohol. Given that Ellinor was pregnant and couldn’t drink, it was safer to get her a bottle of

2 £ 2

nodded and obediently waited

was because of the pregnancy, but the noisy environment made her feel like

blurred, and she rubbed her

everything went black. She felt like she was falling backwards; she thought she was going to

belly. She hoped the

when she was certain she was going to fall, a pair of warm hands caught her by the