Chapter 1167: Chapter 1167

Ellinor stopped eating and held her face in her hands while looking at him. “You seem very optimistic and have a good personality.”

Bartlett smiled faintly. “Am I optimistic? Life isn’t easy as the heir of a family like this. A strict upbringing left me with hardly any childhood, and because everyone knows I’m an adopted son, they don’t really respect me. It’s hard for me to fit into their circle. When I first took over the company, the shareholders were very unhappy; they wanted to kick me out.”

Ellinor nodded sympathetically. “I can imagine how tough it must have been for you back then. But you’ve overcome it, and now, who doesn’t address you with respect as Mr. Rex?”

Bartlett chuckled bitterly. “Do you think they respect me behind my back? It’s not just strangers, even Theo and the others are the same. They don’t truly accept me. Your brother is the only person who doesn’t hold back with me.”

In Ellinor’s view, Balfour was the most condescending person she had ever met.

Theo, Jonah, and Kemp had a closer bond, but they didn’t look down on Bartlett.

Given the personalities of those three men, if they genuinely looked down on someone, they would never sit together.

“I don’t think Theo is that kind of person. Don’t overthink it.” Ellinor said calmly.

Bartlett narrowed his eyes. “Are you still defending Theo?”

Ellinor spoke candidly. “I’m not defending him; I’m just stating facts. If he truly looked down on people, he wouldn’t be spending time with someone like me.”

Bartlett smiled and said, “But he doesn’t treat you sincerely; otherwise, why are you leaving now?”

Ellinor fell silent.

That was the truth!

Why was she still defending Theo?

“Never mind, let’s not talk about him anymore. You should eat too.” Ellinor began to soften her attitude towards Bartlett.

Bartlett smiled. “It’s okay; I’m happy to serve you.”

Ellinor rolled her eyes. “I can’t finish so much food by myself, and eating alone is boring. It’s more fun with you here.”

“All right, I’ll eat with you.” Bartlett sat down and smiled as he joined her in eating grilled meat.

Ellinor began cutting her own meat.

“Ellinor, do you know why I think we’re a good match?” Bartlett suddenly said.

Ellinor looked at him while eating. “Hasn’t the grilled meat filled your mouth yet?”

Bartlett laughed. “But just eating without talking is pretty boring.”

Ellinor said, “Hasn’t anyone ever told you not to talk while eating?”

Bartlett smiled. He could tell that Ellinor was deliberately changing the subject, but he didn’t want to give up; he wanted to express his feelings.

“Ellinor, the reason I think we’re a good match is that I believe we have similar experiences, and our views and values are very similar. In comparison, you and Theo are like people from two different worlds that have been forced together. I believe we’re better suited for each other; we have more common ground.”

Ellinor really didn’t want to discuss emotional issues with him. “There are many people in the world with similar backgrounds and experiences; does that mean they should all be together? Bartlett, if you don’t want to eat grilled meat, just leave it all to me. You should go home and rest!”

Bartlett smiled helplessly. “Okay, okay, I won’t say anymore. Is that alright?”

Theo pulled up to Chase’s apartment.