Byran’s disgruntled voice came from the other end of the phone, “Hello? Who’s this?”

“It’s me, Ellinor, Mr Howard”

Hearing Ellinor’s voice, Byran’s tone softened a bit, “Ellinor, are you off work yet?”

“Almost, there’s less than ten minutes”

“Alright, I’m coming to pick you up now Meet me at the alley near the office. And be sure to dodge Balfour!” Byran instructed carefully

Ellinor was somewhat puzzled, “We’re not doing anything shady, why should we avoid Mr. Howard?”

Byran stuttered a bit, “Well Balfour’s not a fan of me hanging out with you, so he can’t know that I’m the one taking you to Grandpa’s birthday party. You’d better avoid him, or I’ll get an earful from Balfour again!”

Ellinor let out a sarcastic laugh, “Oh, so that’s the reason!”

awkward and added ‘Don’t take it to heart; Balfour has the wrong opinion

didn’t say anything, “Alright, call me when

“Sure!”

in just

to the location Byran sent, Ellinor found the alley near the

he was driving while Byran sat in the back. Seeing Ellinor get in, he gave her a disapproving once–over.

you’re going to my grandpa’s birthday party dressed

and had just removed her blazer, leaving a simple white shirt. It

with this? I’m just tagging along for fun. There’s no need to dress up,

frowned, “Ellinor, you’re such

“Oh? How so?”

don’t even bother to dress up! Do you know how many women are after Balfour? How can you stand out and make

“Don’t you think it’s possible that I’m not interested

her, “Well, that’s a shamel Actually, I was

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