The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1730

Bartlett furrowed his brows, then shrugged and grinned. “Alright! Crank up the heater, it is. Ellinor, don’t forget to find me when you’re done with your meeting.”

Ellinor nodded. “If you’re still around by then, Mr. Rex.”

Bartlett pressed his lips together. “Rest assured, I’ll definitely be here.”

With that, Bartlett was escorted out of the office by Ellinor’s secretary.

The office quieted down, and Ellinor wasted no time in firing up her computer to get some work done before the meeting.

The collaboration with Rex Enterprises was unanimously approved by the board of directors. It wasn’t solely Ellinor’s decision.

Though she wasn’t fond of Bartlett, she was grateful for the times he’d gone out of his way to help her. She just couldn’t reciprocate the feelings he held

for her.

develop the Blue River Estates business district, Ellinor agreed to propose the idea to the shareholders. Whether they approved was out

by Rex Enterprises was indeed prime real estate. Developing it jointly

would give Bartlett a

have seen

up to grab some files from

almost time for lunch. The meeting had lasted a full two hours.

rest, but her secretary reminded her that Bartlett

eyebrows knitted together. “He’s still

Rex hasn’t left the reception

“Didn’t you turn on

did, and it’s set to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Yet Mr. Rex hasn’t

What?

still hadn’t left, even in this

day like this, any