The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo)
Chapter 572

Chapter 572

Ellinor snapped back to reality. “/ wasn't Thinking about anything You wait here for Mr. Blanchet, I'm ta With that, she prepared to hall a cab and leave

Byran instantly grabbed Ellinor, “Why are you leaving first? Theo just said he'd take us both, why are yo “I need to get back to the office ASAP”

Byran didn't buy her excuse. “What's the rush? You're done with work, aren't you?"

Ellinor forced a smile, “My morning work is done, but I still have work to do in the afternoon! Mr. Howa Byran didn't believe her at all and he had his eyes fixed on her face.

“Ellinor, are you in such a hurry to leave because you're afraid to face Theo?”

Ellinor fell silent.

Byran thought hed uncovered a secret and arrogantly said, “I'm right, huh? Now that Theo's with my si you and Theo aren't right for each other and that he'd end up choosing my sister but you didn't believe Ellinor chuckled lightly, “Mr Howard, can you stop making assumptions about other people's thoughts? Byran arrogantly answered. “Why would I need to make assumptions? If it’s not as I said, then wait wit! Ellinor was taken aback by Byran’s actions and ended up being dragged back to the antique store. Inside the antique store

Theo was already sitting there waiting and being personally attended to by the store's owner.

“Mr. Blanchet, have a look! This is an antique I brought in especially for you, do you like it?"

Theo glanced at it with an indifferent expression but he agreed readily. “Sure, wrap it up”

The owner was thrilled, “Great, quickly wrap it up for Mr. Blanchet. Remember to be careful!”

“Yes, sir”

Byran, curious, also went over to see the gift.

Ellinor didn't go over. She really didn't want to leave with Theo, but she couldn't resist Byran, who dragged her back.

If she left now, it would seem like she was too nervous to face Theo.

The truth was, she wasn't scared, she just didn't want to.

But since she was brought back, she decided to just roll with it and started browsing around the store. Out of boredom, Ellinor picked up a small wooden horse she'd looked at earlier, admiring the workman The wooden horse was delicately carved, but the surface was a bit worn, probably by the previous owne She really

liked the wooden horse and had been debating earlier whether to buy it, but felt it wasn't really practic Just then, a store clerk came over and told her, “I'm sorry, ma“am, but the item you're holding has been Ellinor looked at the clerk, then glanced around the store. Besides her and Byran, the only customer wa Theo was still leisurely sitting in the store. As an honored guest of the antique shop, he didn't need to b a typical rich guy

Moreover, his deep, narrow eyes were slightly squinted as if watching her, or maybe not.

Ellinor looked away Feeling a little disappointed, she handed the wooden horse to the clerk, then walke Chapter 573