The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 503

Bartlett seemed a bit spaced out.

Then he smiled contentedly, “No worries, Ellinor. I just rushed over after finishing work. Jonah Wyton called me and told me that they’re hanging out at the Pavilion in Pearl Moon. I figure Balfour must’ve been summoned as well. Wanna tag along and find your boss?”

Mr. Howard might be with Jonah and the others, and since Theo had definitely left, she wouldn’t run into him again. Considering this, Ellinor nodded, “Sure, let’s roll!”

The Pavilion of Pearl Moon was a separate villa within the estate, a good distance from the party venue, and quite peaceful.

Ellinor followed Bartlett into the Pavilion. Right at the entrance, she spotted three men engrossed in a game of poker, with Balfour among them.

Bartlett chuckled, “What are you guys up to?”

“Bartlett, you’re just in time, Join us!” Jonah laid down his cards, glanced up, and saw Ellinor by Bartlett’s side. He was taken aback for a moment, then joked in surprise, “Bartlett, your lady friend looks familiar!”

Bartlett clarified, “Don’t get it twisted. This lady friend is my secretary Angel. Ellinor came today as Balfour’s companion. I just ran into her looking for Balfour, so I brought her over.”

looked even more puzzled and turned

my secretary” Balfour replied

had reappeared as Balfour’s secretary after

were getting

window, making a face, Theo, an old friend of yours

stunned when she heard

hadn’t left

Theo lounging lazily by the window with a cigarette in his hand, surrounded by smoke,

heartless statue.

game,

Bartlett had already

the men play poker, she couldn’t shake off the feeling of an icy gaze fixed

pins and needles or having a fish bone stuck in her throat..

a bit tired now. Pregnancy made her easily fatigued; she had an injury on her leg, and she was simply

discomfort and asked, “Ellinor, what’s