The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1057

"Bartlett, can I steal you for a minute?" Byran trailed after Bartlett, apparently wanting to have a word with him.

Once Bartlett and Byran had left, Ida turned her gaze to Ellinor and asked in a hushed voice, "Ellinor, do you not want to see him?"

Ellinor calmly opened her eyes, "Ugh, he's a real pain."

A glint of light flashed across Ida's gold-rimmed glasses, "He seems to have a thing for you."

Ellinor, unmoved, sat up, looking totally bored, "He must have an ulterior motive."

Ida slightly raised her eyebrows, "Ellinor, are you saying anyone who has a thing for you has an ulterior motive?"

Ellinor chuckled lightly, "A normal person wouldn't express such feelings towards a married person. Plus, he's been friends with Theo for years. Do you think he has any good intentions towards me?"

Ida found herself agreeing and nodding.

Men really do have some unspeakable kinks.

Just then, Belinda walked in, looking particularly drained, and plonked herself down on a couch without uttering a word.

Ellinor noticed something was off and raised an eyebrow at her, "What's wrong?"

Belinda shook her head as her voice quivered, "Nothing... Ellinor, are you hungry? Should I go grab something to eat?"

Upon hearing Belinda's shaky voice, Ellinor's frown deepened, "What's going on? Did Chase bully you or something?"

After hearing Chase's name, Belinda stiffened momentarily, then shook her head, "No. Chase didn't do anything. He and his girlfriend have already left to rest at a hotel."