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.

the coffee shop and texted Jacob to tell him she was waiting for him downstairs and

as she sat by the window, looking at the street view

message ruined her

She thought it was Jacob replying, but when she opened it, it was a message

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

Belinda even

Chase for his gentle demeanor,

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

the offer,

eating anything? What will you do

“Thanks for your concern, but I’m waiting for my boyfriend to have lunch together. I won’t

Chase sent her

the emoji

sent her a message apologizing. “Belinda, I’m sorry! There’s an unexpected meeting at the company, and we’ll be having lunch during the meeting. Why

saw Jacob’s message, she remembered the smiling emoji Chase had sent

An unexpected meeting?

couldn’t be a