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.”

and I just 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, if you guys haven’t

at the man beside her, showing a

face, responded

man, turned her warm gaze back to Ellinor and Bartlett, “Bartlett, Ellinor, let’s go! We’ll all have lunch together.

he couldn’t just agree without consulting Ellinor.

you for taking the time to show me the market. As you’ve bumped into your friend here, you should have lunch and catch up. I’ll pass; I have work to handle back

this, Ellinor turned

her, Patricia came running after them with her child,

work after lunch. Don’t worry, I’ll tell my brother you’ll be late because you were

for your kindness, Ms. Howard. I’ll grab something back at the company cafeteria.”

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

at Patricia and 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