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?

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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