The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 133

Sure enough, he saw it.

Before Ellinor Mendoza could explain, the man approached her and said sternly, “Didn’t I tell you not to drink anything strangers give you when you’re out? Are you just ignoring what I say?”

Since he was much taller than her, Ellinor had to tilt her head back to look at him, which was uncomfortable. “No, I remember what you said

The man held her face in his hand, forcing her to look at him. “So you’re deliberately going against my words, is that it?”

Ellinor explained uncomfortably. “It’s not what you think.”

The man’s face remained calm, but there was some displeasure in his eyes. “As my wife, you’re drinking toasts with another man. What should I think?”

Ellinor knew she was wrong, but she was helpless. So she explained, “Because he has something I want.”

man’s grip loosened a bit,

she didn’t want to tell him too much, she had no choice but to explain now. Ellinor had to tell the truth: “Mr. Rex has three paintings in his gallery that I want, but he won’t

let go of her, “You can just tell me you want something You don’t have to drink under

lowered her head and said, “We’re not really married. I didn’t want to bother you or owe you anything”

coldly. “This doesn’t count as owing. I’ve said that I can give you anything but love, as long as you play the

him and said frankly, “The fundamental nature of relationships between people is rooted in mutual indebtedness. Whether it’s emotional or financial, owing and repaying create a complex dynamic.

frowned, “You seem to be constantly waiting

women wished for a deeper relationship with him. Ellinor was afraid

being pinched by him. To get back at him, she tiptoed and provocatively hooked her arm around his neck, “Well? Do you want me to cling to you? You’d probably

didn’t dodge, just looked down at her pretending to

a ridiculous outfit, her

still clear and bright on her

annoying,