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

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

on his face never faded after seeing

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

didn’t bother being polite and just sat down on

spoke to Jonah and the others, still all smiles. “I need to go attend to my friends who’ve come to celebrate my birthday. I’m counting on you guys to look after

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

ignored

there then.” Sophia 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

returned to his original seat. “Jonah, don’t provoke her!” Jonah looked at Bartlett. “I’m just asking when the baby’s due; I didn’t say anything else Bartlett,

didn’t explain; he just smiled and said, “It’s everyone’s responsibility to protect

you’re having some inappropriate thoughts again; be careful or Theo

his eyes dimmed

joke. He turned back to Ellinor and continued talking to her with a wicked grin on his