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.

at the caller ID and picked up. “What’s up? Alright, I’ll be right there!”

Balfour turned to

her glass and stood up, “Yes, Mr. Howard?”

the cards for me; I’ve gotta step out for a

though she was reluctant, Ellinor had no choice but to comply, “Alright.”

cards from Balfour and took his seat

left, Jonah Wyton seemed quite excited. He raised an eyebrow and had a smirk on his face as he began

“A little.”

do. Don’t cry if you

“I’ll do

pointed at Ellinor, “Your turn, Ms.

at Jonah’s card, adjusted her own, and played

had made no mistake. She

he didn’t want to get involved and

obviously on the same

would’ve thought? Ellinor surprisingly won

at the table looked at her differently now, with