The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1742

As soon as he heard this, Bartlett immediately ceased his struggles. With a shrug, he pulled out a chair and sat down across from her, sighing with resignation. "Oh, Ellinor, you really are a tough nut to crack."

After ordering her own food, Ellinor handed the menu to him. "Less talk, more ordering. The sooner we eat, the sooner we get back to the office. I've got things to do this afternoon."

After taking the menu from her, Bartlett let out another sigh and added a few dishes to the order. He handed the menu to the waiter and waved him off.

"Ellinor, is it really necessary to be this cautious while having a meal with me? You're not even willing to sit in a private booth? It's not like we're checking into a motel."

Ellinor was typing on her phone again, and after he finished talking, she glanced up at him. "A man and a woman alone in a room can lead to misunderstandings. Since we're here for business, it's better to eat in public. It saves us the trouble."

Bartlett crossed his arms. "Tsk, you're so careful. Are you afraid Theo might get the wrong idea?"

Ellinor's typing paused for a moment, but she didn't reply and continued typing.

She was sending a message to Theo. It was an encrypted message, and there was no sound when the other side received it. Even if someone else saw it, it would just seem like a weather forecast notification.

But Theo hadn't replied yet.

She was getting worried about the situation on Theo's end.

"Ellinor? Ellinor!"

Bartlett's hand reached out and knocked on the table in front of her. She snapped back to reality. "Hmm? What is it?"