In the month that Ellinor left the Blanchet family, barely anyone mentioned that manâs name in front of her.
Chase and Ida seemed to have reached an agreement, deliberately avoiding any mention of Theo, even when it came to business dealings between the Crescent Society and the Blanchet Corporation.
But in reality, she didnât give a damn.
A man was not enough to become her tabon.
However, when she actually heard the name Theo, she still felt a bit revolted.
âMr. Rex can you not talk about that guy during mealtime?â
Bartlett was taken aback, then smiled at her, âAlright, we wonât talk about other men while eatingâ
Although she didnât directly answer, her altitude was clear. She didnât want to be associated with Theo anymore.
Ellinor tried a sip of the signature mango juice from this barbecue restaurant. It was so refreshing that she had another hefty gulp before asking directly. âMr. Rex, you said you could help me find Lady Lotus at the gallery. How do you plan to do that?â
Barlett also poured himself a glass of mango juice and took a leisurely sip. âActually, I canât really help you find Lady Lotus.â
The hopeful light in Ellinorâs eyes suddenly dimmed.
âAre you trying to trick me?â
âIf I canât help you find Lady Lotus, you donât want to have dinner with me?â
âWell, Iâm here already, so Iâm going to finish the barbecue! Itâs just that I donât appreciate you tricking me into having dinner like this! Ellinor gave him a helpless look.
Bartlett looked at her, his eyes filled with admiration and curiosity She might be a bit quirky, but she was very polite and handled things properly.
Like now, though she expressed her displeasure directly, she didnât make anyone uncomfortable.
She was a very appealing girl.
Bartlett decided to stop teasing her and get to the point, âEllinor, I didnât trick you. White I canât help you find Lady Lotus, I can give you an important clue.â
Ellinorâs eyes lit up again, âWhat important clue?â
âIf you want to find Lady Lotus, you donât need to go through the painter Master Michell, thereâs someone else who could be a more direct connection.â
âWho?â Ellinor asked, her eyes serious.
Bartlett smiled mysteriously, âBalfour Howardâ
Balfour? That guy who was full of prejudice against her?
Ellinor felt unhappy and did not understand what Bartlett meant.
âWhy Balfour? What was his relationship with Lady Lotus?â
The conversation was briefly interrupted as the waiter served their meal.
After the food was served and the waiter left, Bartlett put some beef and lettuce into Ellinorâs bowl before answering.
âFrom what I know, Lady Lotus was a pen name used by Balfourâs mother. His house has many unpublished manuscripts of Lady Lotus. The most wellâknown works of Lady Lotus are also preserved by Balfour.â
Ellinorâs face turned complex, and the utensils in her hand seemed to slip and clatter to the floor.
Lady Lotus was a pen name used by Balfourâs mother?
Balfour was Lady Lotusâs son?