The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 18

Ellinor turned to Chase, cocking her head slightly. Years of understanding made Chase instantly get Ellinor’s drift

Clearing his throat, Chase lifted his hand, adjusting the Bluetooth earpiece he typically wore on his left ear Then, with a nonchalant look, he walked past Theo and Ellinor.

He deliberately lowered his voice, pretending to be on a phone call, “It was super awkward just now, I was dissing Mr. Blanchet and he overheard me! Yep, he’s the one who nabbed the painting you were eyeing Let’s just let him have it! Lady Lotus has more than just Whispers in the Wind, we can get another one later”

With that, Chase walked away

Ellinor tumed to Theo, raising her eyebrows innocently. “That guy seemed to be badmouthing you‘

Theo looked at Ellinor, skeptical. “You guys don’t know each other?”

Ellinor shook her head, “No clue who he is! Do you know him? Why would he insult you?”

Theo asked, “What are you doing here?”

Ellinor feigned frustration, sighing, “Come on, I just got canned by Nexus Industries! Heard they were hiring auctioneers here, so! dropped off my resume. I’m here for an interview!”

“Did you

shook her head and shrugged, “Nope! They’re looking for someone with at least three years

eyed her. She looked

the auction stage, people might mistake it for a student supplies

and asked, “What brings

some paintings, I’m here to buy them.

you’re such a good

his phone rang. Theo answered the call, frowning,

at Ellinor thoughtfully, “Where are you heading next?”

“I’ll keep sending out

head, leaning down slightly, his voice low and irresistible, “Come with me, I

Ellinor was

she could think, he grabbed her wrist

Pearl Moon.

second time here, the previous time was when

with colorful flowers, red