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.

latte in the coffee shop and texted Jacob to tell him she was waiting for him downstairs and to take his time.

by the window,

ruined

She thought it was Jacob replying, but when

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

receiving this warm message from Chase, Belinda even imagined him asking her

his gentle demeanor, and

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

replied. “Thanks for the offer, but

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

your concern, but I’m waiting for my

later, Chase sent her a

of the emoji and didn’t think too much about

an unexpected meeting at the company, and we’ll be having lunch during the meeting. Why don’t you go home, and I’ll come find you after

Jacob’s message, she remembered the smiling

An unexpected meeting?

couldn’t be a