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.

with the Blanchet Corporation to develop the Blue River Estates business district,

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

give Bartlett a legitimate reason to pester her.

should have seen this

Bartlett left, Ellinor stopped dwelling on him, finished up her work, stood up to grab some files

for lunch. The meeting had lasted a full two

rest, but her secretary reminded her that Bartlett was waiting for her in the reception

eyebrows knitted together. “He’s still

secretary nodded. “Yes, Mr. Rex hasn’t left the reception room since he entered.”

of irritation crossed Ellinor’s face. “Didn’t you

95 degrees Fahrenheit. Yet Mr. Rex hasn’t left

What?

hadn’t left, even in this sweltering

like this, any normal