The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo)
Chapter 129

Chapter 129

“Ellinor, long time no see

Instinctively. Ellinor glanced over at Theo, noticing Mr. Blanchet casually sipping his tea in the other dir Ellinor returned her gaze, nodding faintly at Bartlett but declining the orange juice he offered “No than Bartlett merely smiled, unbothered. He gracefully set down the juice on the coffee table in front of her, 1 Noticing Bartlett's move, Ellinor glanced at him, her brows slightly knitted, “Need something?”

Bartlett shrugged, “Nah, just not interested in movie investments. Figured Id find a quiet spot here.” “Suit yourself then.” Ellinor returned to her game of Tetris, barely acknowledging his presence.

Bartlett found himself at a loss. Although he had experienced her coldness

before, it still felt uncomfortable when faced with it again. Coming from a privileged background, he w of pace was oddly refreshing

Bartlett squinted, his interest piqued as he watched Ellinor, then

casually mentioned, “Ellinor, you and Theo don't seem like your typical couple; am I overthinking this?" Her fingers paused on the game, looking up at him, “And what's your definition of “typical’?

Bartlett's smirk deepened, testing the waters, “At the very least, you two seem to be distant and lack int Ellinor chuckled. “That's between us. You, as a single man, might not understand.”

“Is that so?” Bartlett's smile faltered slightly; even his inherent elegance couldn't mask the disconcerting Suddenly, Ellinor remembered something and pointed towards Pollock, “By the way, does Mr. Rex know Bartlett glanced over, nodding faintly. “Pollock is a well-known director back home. He's quite arrogant and only takes on big-budget projects. But he does have talent; his movies are popular” Ellinor continued, “And what about his personal life? Any idea?

“Not much, I just heard his wife and kid live abroad.”

“Okay, thanks for that"

With her questions answered, Ellinor returned to her game.

As for Sheila's godfather, a basic understanding was enough. The rest could be left to Chase. Given Shei