Chapter 405

Most of those who caught up in the heated discussion were women, including Alist celebs, influencers, and some highborn ladies from wellknown

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?

face, “He’s outside, probably still fussing over his life–saver,

a hint of bitterness in her seemingly nonchalant tone. “Oh? Are you two

remained stoic, “No, I understand Theo’s concern for his life–saver.

he wasn’t completely convinced she was unperturbed. He scrutinized her for a moment before saying, “Theo’s always been kind to Ms. Howard. In fact, before you came along, I thought

raised an eyebrow. End up together?

in Bartlett’s view, was there an emotional

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 another woman. Ellinor,

quiet. She wasn’t in the mood for explanations.

she was mad!

Theo had questioned her in such a distrustful

he suspected she’d done something displeasing

thought Theo understood her, but now it seemed he didn’t really know her and even thought the worst of

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