The Kiss that Sparked it All

Patricia looked at Ellinor, who had just hung up the phone, and flashed her trademark ‘innocent’ grin.

“Ms. Mendoza, you seem pretty busy, huh? Was that a guy on the phone?”

Ellinor put her phone away, nonchalantly grabbed a throw pillow from the sofa, and replied, “Yeah, it was a dude”

Patricia had a hint of sarcasm in her innocent eyes, “Does Mr Blanchet know you’re still in touch with other guys?”

Ellinor let out a yawn, “He probably has no clue”

Patricia looked a bit peeved, “Mr. Blanchet doesn’t know? That could be a problem. You’re inviting other men over when he’s not around. If word gets out, there might be some unnecessary chatter”

Ellinor tumed to look at Patricia, raising an eyebrow, “Ms. Howard, are you threatening to tell him?”

brow, “No way, I’m not threatening you, just giving you

want to spread the word, go ahead! If you want to tell

nonchalant

was so open about having men over, there was likely no foul play.

overthinking. I’m not one for gossiping or telling tales to Mr. Blanchet.

that kind of person then who was?

knew what schemes Patricia was cooking up?

glance and ignored

moment, a male servant walked in with

“Cool, just put it

servant left after placing the meal