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?”

way, I’m not threatening you, just giving you a friendly

couldn’t care less. If you want to spread the word, go ahead! If you want to tell Mr. Blanchet, you can call him now and let him know I’ve been inviting other men over when he’s not home.

was a bit disgruntled by Ellinor’s nonchalant attitude, and she silently gritted

knew that if Ellinor was so open about having

you’re overthinking. I’m not one for gossiping or telling

that kind

what schemes Patricia was cooking

glance and ignored her.

with

nodded, “Cool, just put it here.”

servant left after placing the meal on