The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1254

After she backed up with her big belly, her center of gravity was a bit off. Bartlett reached out and steadled her.

Their eyes met; they were so close that they could almost touch.

Ellinor felt awkward and tried to stand and leave, bul Bartlett held her back. “Ellinor, that’s not fair. You can’t just reject all men because one did you wrong. I’m not like Theo;! would never…”

With that he leaned in, his breath fanning her plump lips.

Belinda got home, freshened up, and then had her driver take her out again.

After arriving at the base of the Crescent Society building, she checked the time and saw that it was still early for lunch.

She wanted to go in and wait but she stopped in her tracks.

She thought about how she might run into Chase in the company lobby if she waited for Jacob inside, so she decided to wait in the coffee shop across the street.

tell

sat by the window, looking at the street view outside.

a message ruined her tranquility.

She thought it was Jacob replying, but when she opened

be bringing lunch to the boss later. What do you want to eat? I’ll get it for you.”

receiving this warm message from Chase, Belinda even imagined him asking her with a smile.

attracted to Chase for his gentle

to reality and shook her head forcefully, reminding herself that she was waiting

replied. “Thanks for the offer, but you don’t need

Chase replied. “So you’re not eating anything? What will you do if you get too

and she frowned. “Thanks for your concern, but I’m

minute later, Chase sent her a smiling

the meaning of the emoji and didn’t think too much about

the company, and we’ll be having lunch during the meeting. Why don’t you

saw Jacob’s message, she remembered the smiling emoji

An unexpected meeting?

be a coincidence!