The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1281

Sophia, leaning on the staircase railing, eyed Ellinor below. “I feel like Ellinor is pretty cold to everyone except for Bartlett. They seem to have a lot to chat about.” Theo’s slender hand was tightly gripping his wine glass. It seemed that with just a little more pressure, the glass would shatter.

Sophia wanted to say more, but Theo suddenly turned and strode downstairs, which silenced her.

“Where are you going. Theo?” Sophia asked hastily.

“Do your thing, I’ve got stuff to do” Theo shoved his hands in his pockets, walking away with a cool determination that was downright intimidating.

Sophia didn’t follow. She just watched his retreating figure as her smile gradually faded.

After making a round in the banquet hall, Ellinor failed to find her mother’s portrait, which left her feeling a tad irritated.

she frustrated at not finding the painting, but the loud rock music and dazzling lights were also

You’re not in a good mood?” Bartlett, noticing

sighed. “It’s too noisy here, and I’m a bit thirsty. Could you get me a

area, which seemed even noisier, making her feel

get you a

bar did serve juice, it might be mixed with alcohol. Given that Ellinor was pregnant and couldn’t drink, it

2 £ 2 8

obediently waited on

of the pregnancy, but the noisy environment made her feel like she was

vision blurred, and she rubbed her eyes, trying to

went black. She felt like she was falling backwards; she thought

belly. She hoped the baby would be