The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1277

Mutual friends?

How on earth could those two have mutual friends?

“No need, Ms. Sophia. Please go entertain the other guests. I’m fine on my own.”

But Sophia insisted. “No can do. Ellinor, you’re pregnant; you can’t be on your feet for too long! Come, let me find you a seat and get you some food and drinks.” Sophia’s enthusiasm was so overwhelming that Ellinor couldn’t refuse; even though she wasn’t particularly fond of Sophia, she had no choice but to follow her.

Sophia led her to the VIP area, where there were sofas, but it was far from quiet, as three men were occupying the sofas.

Jonah was holding a glass of wine and having a grand old time chatting with Kemp and Bartlett. Upon seeing Sophia bring someone over, he stopped his joke mid-sentence and squinted his eyes. “Oh! I was wondering who that was. It’s the Ellinor who ran away from Theo with the baby.”

glance and ignored him.

somewhat surprised to see Ellinor, as a courtesy, he nodded

Bartlett, the smile on his face never

front of them. “Ellinor, you know these guys, right? Sit here for a bit; I’ll get someone to

bother being polite and just

my friends who’ve come to celebrate

a smirk on his face, raised his glass. “Sure! No problem! We can catch up; it’s been a while. Right, Ellinor?”

still ignored him.

deep look, then turned and left with a smile. The moment Sophia walked away, Jonah moved to the seat next to Ellinor, looking at her. “You’re pretty far along; when’s the baby due?”

original seat. “Jonah, don’t provoke her!” Jonah looked at Bartlett.

and said, “It’s

“You can stop pretending! I can see you’re having some inappropriate thoughts

smile remained, but his eyes dimmed slightly.

talking to her with a wicked grin on his face. “Ellinor, you’re really something. You