Bartlett said casually, âJust a casual question, showing some concernâ
Theo scoffed coldly, âAfter all these years, youâre still the same, always having a thing for married womenâ
Ellinor was stunned after hearing Theoâs words. She looked at Bartlett incredulously What did Theo mean?
Was he saying Bartlett likes to steal otherâs wornen?
Bartlett seemed completely unfazed, saying with a smile, âI donât have that kind of habit. Theo, you should trust me, whatever happened before, I was always the passive one.â
What happened before?
What? What?
Was there a story here?
Ellinor was curious. She looked at Bartlett and then at Theo, wanting to know what had happened between them.
Theo remained expressionless as Bartlett claimed he was the passive one. Seemingly too lazy to argue, he just continued to feed Baber the soup in his arms.
Bartlettâs deepâset eyes squinted, and with a provocative tone, he said, âBut this time, I donât want to hide it from you. I do have a thing for your wife?
Ellinor choked on her milk, âCough, cough.â
Was Bartlett out of his mind?
Theo remained calm, his cold eyes glancing over, âYou dare touch her?â
Bartlett chuckled, âWhy are you so worked up? Theo, you donât strike me as someone lacking confidence. Are you truly afraid I steal Elino??
Theo gave him a cold stare, then looked at Ellinor, his gaze full of confidence, then back at Bartlett, If you want to steal her, it wonât be that easy Bere as a friend, I hope you donât test my patience.â
Bartlett laughed lightly, âOh? Have you three ever really considered me a friend?â
The three?
The three Bartlett was referring to must include Theo, Jonah Wyton, and Kemp Larios, right?
Ellinor was even more curious, her eyes shining as she watched the two men, waiting for more.
However, Theo remained silent, not denying Bartlettâs suspicion.
Meaning, he admitted that the three of them never really considered Bartlett a friend.
Bartlett didnât seem surprised by Theoâs admission; he just laughed sarcastically, âSince you three never considered me a friend, do I still need to follow the rule that a friendâs wife is offâlimits?â
Theoâs eyes narrowed, and the atmosphere instantly changed.
Ellinor could feel the tension between the two men; she suddenly worried they might start fighting.
At that moment, Balfour Howardâs voice broke the awkward silence.
âWhat are you guys doing? Not eating? What are you talking about?â
Balfour, leaning on his crutches and unstable on his feet, walked in with the assistance of Quinton.
Seeing Balfourâs strong will despite his disability, Ellinor was a bit surprised, and her brows furrowed slightly in displeasure.