The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 137

Collin was scared shitless and tried to explain with an innocent face. “Mi Blanchet, there was some urgent business at the company this afternoon, so I couldn’t accompany Ms. Mendoza to work. I just called the manager. He said it was Ms Mendoza who insisted on being an artist’s assistant.”

Theo frowned but didn’t say a word, his face giving away nothing

Carefully, Collin added, “Tomorrow, I’ll arrange a less strenuous job for her”

Theo remained expressionless as he said “No need to babysit her. If that’s her choice, let her do it.”

“Understood”

*Check at Bartlett’s gallery tomorrow, see if they have three Lady Lotus paintings. Buy them if they do. She wants them.”

Collin nodded, “Got it.”

“Ms Howard’s treatment is almost over. She’ll be back home next month.”

eyes, massaging

while, when he was sure Theo had no other orders,

Blanchet, isn’t

and indeed it was her Ellinor

at this

He had a hunch about what might be going on, so he told Mr. Blanchet, ‘Mr. Blanchet, that actress named Sheila is notoriously difficult Ellinor, being her assistant, probably had a hell of a day. I bet

“Go get her”

nodded and got out of

He

she isn’t done eating yet, and

while, then he got

of her orange soda, saw Theo approaching and finally standing in front of her table, looking down at her. If he wasn’t so damn good–looking, he’d look like a loan

“Excuse

eating” The man