The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 504

Ellinor smirked, “Bartlett, I’ve gotta say, you’re a real bore sometimes. So boring that you can actually remember stuff like that.”

Bartlett replied calmly, “I didn’t make an effort to remember, it’s just that I can’t forget that day. To me, it was like our first date, Ellinor.”

Date? What date?

She was a married woman then, albeit just in a business partnership with Theo. But if that could be counted as a date, wouldn’t that be betrayal?

Ellinor didn’t want to chat with Bartlett anymore. Every word he said was like a tease. Too bad he picked the wrong girl. She wasn’t falling for his tricks.

Across the table, Balfour was busy rearranging his poker cards. He looked up to find Ellinor and Bartlett whispering and a hint of disdain appeared in his eyes.

Haillie often mentioned that Ellinor was a man–magnet and was always ready to flirt when given the chance. He was skeptical, as Ellinor didn’t strike him as a frivolous girl.

But now, even a seasoned player like Bartlett couldn’t resist her charm. There was no denying that Ellinor had some tricks up her sleeve.

Balfour was growing a distaste for his new secretary.

Suddenly, a ringtone echoed in the room, followed by intermittent vibrations.

glanced at the caller ID and picked up. “What’s up? Alright, I’ll be

Balfour turned to Ellinor, “Ms. Mendoza.”

and stood up, “Yes,

commanded, “Mind the cards for me; I’ve

was reluctant, Ellinor had no choice but

of cards from Balfour and took his seat

He raised an eyebrow and had a smirk on his face as he began teasing Ellinor, “You know how to play poker? Are you brave enough to take over Mr.

“A little.”

do. Don’t cry

sighed, “I’ll do

pointed

adjusted her own, and

and saw that she had made no mistake.

want to

Larios and Jonah were obviously on the same team. They stayed

surprisingly won after

differently now, with a mix of admiration