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.”

more puzzled and turned to Balfour, “Balfour, is that

my

Balfour’s secretary after leaving

were getting interesting!

a face, Theo, an old

she heard Jonah say

hadn’t left

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

heartless statue.

poker game, but he hadn’t

time Ellinor snapped back to reality, Bartlett had already led her to a

watching the men play poker, she couldn’t

was uncomfortable, like sitting on pins and needles or having a fish bone stuck in her

she had an injury on her

discomfort and asked, “Ellinor, what’s wrong? Are you feeling