The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 524

Patricia came over with a joyful expression, holding her child, “Ellinor, what a coincidence, you’re shopping here too!”

Ellinor responded with a neutral face, “Yeah, sorta.”

Patricia tumed her gaze to Bartlett, who was standing next to Ellinor, with a subtle look in her eyes. She laughed, “Bartlett, how come you’re shopping with Ellinor?”

Bartlett put on his usual smile, “Because Ellinor got promoted to Sales Manager of the Howard Group today. My brother handed over all sales cooperation between the Howard Group and Rex Enterprises to Ellinor. So, I brought her to this distributor to get a feel of the market.”

Ellinor had been worried that Bartlett would intentionally be vague but was relieved to hear him give Patricia a straight answer

Patricia blinked in surprise, “Ellinor, you got promoted! Congrats!”

Ellinor knew Patricia wasn’t genuinely congratulating her, so she just smiled slightly. Thanks.”

popped into a baby store, but unfortunately, we couldn’t find the product our child needs. We’re about to grab lunch now! Bartlett, Ellinor,

the man beside her, showing a pure smile, “What do

and deep face, responded indifferently, “Whatever you

gaze back to Ellinor and Bartlett, “Bartlett, Ellinor, let’s go! We’ll all have lunch together. It’s Theo’s treat!”

lunch, but he couldn’t just agree without consulting Ellinor. He turned to her respectfully,

lunch with Patricia. She said, “Mr. Rex, thank you for taking the time to show me the market. As you’ve bumped into your friend here, you should

Ellinor

her, Patricia came running after them with her child, blocking Ellinor’s

to go back to work after lunch.

for your kindness, Ms. Howard. I’ll grab

why do I get the feeling you don’t want to have lunch with me? Is it because of our misunderstanding before? Are you still mad at

replied, “Ms. Howard, you’re overthinking things. I just planned on having something light back at the company. I don’t want to influence everyone else’s meal with my personal