The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1740

Bartlett sidled up to her with an innocent look on his face. “I was just trying to stick up for you, you know? It’s been three years, and he’s with another woman now. You can’t let him win. You need a boyfriend by your side to boost your morale, right?”

Ellinor pulled a half-smile.

“No thanks.” She replied.

As she said this, she had already reached the car, pulling open the door and climbing in.

Bartlett knew he wasn’t exactly welcome. He hurried around to the other side, lest she leave him behind.

Once they were in, the car immediately started, and they were on their way.

Bartlett noticed Ellinor typing away on her phone, likely sending a message to someone.

With his keen senses, he squinted and thought for a moment before realization dawned on him. “Ellinor, was all of that just an act? Had you met Theo before this?”

Ellinor continued to gaze at her phone, not even lifting her head to glance at him. “Can you quiet down?”

wasn’t exactly

you’re quite the actress.

Ellinor ignored him.

leaned over, curious about what she was doing on

phone, and turned to glare

I’m curious. What game are you and Theo playing? He hinted that I should take you away, but you’re so calm and

Mr. Rex, don’t you think your choice of words is a bit off? ‘Conspire’ is usually used when talking about

“You are a villain! You’ve been nothing but

Ellinor fell silent.

was impossible to have a decent

going on? If you had already met Theo, why did you act like it was

didn’t feel like

the RV speeding down

showed no signs of unease as he sat in his wheelchair with his eyes

Seeing nothing amiss, she felt relieved but