When Ellinor saw Chase walk in, she nonchalantly raised an eyebrow.
What was this guy doing here?
Veronica was stunned by Chaseâs good looks for a moment, but since she had a crush on someone else, she wasnât swayed by his charm. She widened her eyes and asked grumpily. âWho are you? You just barged in without knocking; youâve got some nerve!â
Chase looked at Veronica, gave a small smile, then turned to look at Ellinor, who was resting in bed, and said with a meaningful grin, âI didnât have to knock when I used to go to her room.â
Veronica was instantly on guard. She took a good look at the intruder, then turned to Ellinor, âWhat?
Are you Ellinorâs ex?â
Chase chuckled suggestively without denying it.
Veronica took it seriously, and she snapped, âEllinor, thatâs too much! My brotherâs not around, so you invite your ex over? Do you even want to have a proper life with my brother?â
Ellinor lazily rubbed her temples and glanced at Veronica, âIgnore him! I donât have an ex, and even if I did, it wouldnât be him!â
Veronica was taken aback but was still skeptical, âReally?â
Chase furrowed his brows, looking a bit peeved. âHow could you belittle me in front of others? Iâm goodâlooking, right?â
Ellinor was used to his narcissism and silliness, so she shrugged it off, âWhat are you doing here instead of being at the office?â
Chase shrugged, walked to the bedside, and checked the wound on her forehead. âBoss, I heard you got hurt. How could we stay at the office worryâfree without checking on you?â
Ellinor replied, âIâm fine; if you have nothing else to do, head back to the office and get to work. Donât let your job hang by a thread.â
While saying this, Ellinor secretly glanced at Belindaâs reaction.
The moment Chase walked in, Belindaâs eyes were filled with stars.
Her fiery attitude in front of Veronica had also toned down. Belinda shyly yet cautiously said, âMr.
Larios, youâre here to see Ellinor too? Perfect! Ellinorâs about to have breakfast; you can join us! Itâs all my momâs specialty dishes!â
Veronica found Belindaâs softened voice and tone weird, so she observed Belindaâs expression. As a girl, how could she not see that Belinda had a thing for this new hottie?
Ha! So Belinda liked these types of guys?
Hm! He was no match for her Moran!
Chase glanced at Belinda and gave a gentle smile, âNo need; I already had breakfast with a friend.â
Belinda looked a bit disappointed, âOh, if youâve eaten, then just sit and chill for a bit!â
Saying that, Belinda quickly ran to fetch a chair for Chase.
Chase didnât bother with formalities, so he thanked her and sat down. His gaze didnât linger on Belinda, and his smile was merely out of politeness.
His gaze on Ellinor, however, was much more serious, âHow are you? Does your wound hurt?â
Ellinor shook her head, âNo.â
Chase said, âDid you get hurt anywhere else? You canât hide anything from me!â