The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 136

Theo went back to his room and sat down for a while longer

Pollock was still rambling on about his new movie script, but he was the only one talking. The other four gents were each having their own conversations By the end, no one was even giving him a second glance. It seemed like he wasn’t going to get any investment from these four guys today.

Pollock helplessly checked the time. It was getting pretty late, and if he kept talking he might piss the others off

He had no choice but to stand up, conjure up a solid excuse, say his goodbyes to the four men with Sheila by his side, and then politely take his leave

Once everyone else had left, Jonah grinned and asked, “Theo, where’s your wife at?”

Bartlett also chimed in, “Theo, where’s Ellinor?”

Theo looked at Bartlett, puzzled “What do you want with her?”

Jonah said excitedly. “Nothing much, just wondering why she’s working as an assistant for some small–time artist? Theo, she’s your wife now, why are you letting her work?” Theo replied. “She likes to experience life, to do what she wants. I won’t interfere with her choices.”

I just realized how considerate and tolerant

him a cold

around with Ellinor earlier, didn’t think she’d actually agree to have a drink with me. You wouldn’t mind,

faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

Theo implying that he was as clueless as a child?

exchanged glances, sensing the tension

been friends since childhood and it would be a shame

over Rex Enterprises. The celebration

you guys want to go? I’ll

“Theo, where do you want to go?”

replied flatly. “You guys go ahead, I’ve got things to do.”

rare for the four of

do have things to do. I’ll treat next time. I’m

got up, grabbed his suit jacket off the chair and draped it over