Chapter 405
Most of those who caught up in the heated discussion were women, including A–list celebs, influencers, and some high–born ladies from well–known
families.
Their murmuring made Bartlett uncomfortable. He shot a disgruntled glance at the chattering crowd before turning to Ellinor with a softened voice.
“Ellinor, it’s a madhouse down here. Let’s go upstairs. I’ll grab a towel for you to dry your hair.”
“Alright, thanks.”
Ellinor accepted Bartlett’s offer, as she too didn’t fancy being the topic of gossip. The noise was giving her a headache, so she followed Bartlett up the
stairs
On their way up, Bartlett gave Ellinor a side glance. His eyes, always filled with a smile, seemed to bear a thought. “Ellinor, where’s Theo? Why’d he let you
come in alone?”
a calm face, “He’s outside, probably still fussing
a hint of bitterness in her seemingly nonchalant tone. “Oh? Are you
remained stoic, “No, I understand Theo’s concern for his life–saver. I’m not mad
completely convinced she was unperturbed. He scrutinized her for a moment before saying, “Theo’s always been kind to Ms. Howard.
an eyebrow. End
in Bartlett’s view, was there
Howard for saving his life. These years, his care, protection, and tolerance towards Ms. Howard have been beyond reproach; even I find it touching. But this may not bode well for his wife. After all, no woman wants her husband to care for
wasn’t in
she
her in such a
she’d done something displeasing
now it seemed he didn’t really know
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