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.”

Jonah a glance and ignored him.

a courtesy,

Bartlett, the smile on his face

these guys, right? Sit here for a bit; I’ll get someone

being polite and just sat down on an empty

to go attend to my friends who’ve come to celebrate my birthday. I’m counting on you

face, raised his glass. “Sure! No problem! We can catch up; it’s been a while.

ignored

gave Ellinor a 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?”

her!” Jonah looked at Bartlett. “I’m just asking

he just smiled and said, “It’s everyone’s responsibility to protect

pretending! I can see you’re having some inappropriate

his eyes dimmed

continued talking to her with a wicked grin on