Patricia knew it was Theo coming to check on things, but she didnât want him to see Ellinor again After a moment of thought, a sly grin crossed Patriciaâs face and she loudly said, âBalfour, when did you start keeping a cat in your office? The poor thing just choked on some fish it was eating. Good thing it coughed it up, or we couldâve had a real situation on our hands! You need to be careful not to feed such a small cat fish!
Balfour got the hint from Patriciaâs words and responded, âAh, my bad, first time owning a cat. Iâll keep that in mind.â
With Balfourâs cooperation, Patricia threw Ellinor a cautionary look, then stepped out from behind the bookshelf, blocking Theoâs path. She feigned innocence, saying âMr. Blanchet, Balfour just got a kitten.
I went over and it hid, I canât see it now!â
Theo glanced at Patricia, then his stern gaze turned to the row of bookshelves, filled with suspicion.
Ellinor felt the threat. She took a deep breath to suppress her nausea Worried that Theo might come over, she forced a smile and went along with Patriciaâs story, softly meowing âMeow meow~â
âIâm starving! Balfour, Mr. Blanchet and I are heading to the restaurant. Donât forget to join us when youâre done!â Patricia said, tugging at Theoâs sleeve, âMr. Blanchet, letâs golâ
Hearing the meowing. Theoâs deep gaze dimmed a bit. He withdrew his gaze and left with Patricia.
Balfour was left alone in the office.
He walked back to his chair and lazily sat down âCome on out, kitten.â
Ellinor emerged from behind the bookshelves with her face calm again.
Balfour looked at her sideways, âMs. Mendoza, what were you hiding from?â
âNothing. I just didnât want to see certain people.â
Balfour pondered for a moment, then purposely asked. âYou didnât want to see Theo? Why?â
Ellinor didnât want to explain, âNo reason, I just didnât want to see him. Thereâs no need to pry. Patricia didnât want me to see Mr. Blanchet just now, did she?â
Balfour leaned back in his chair, his posture exuding contempt for his subordinates, yet he had a coldly elegant smirk.
âMs. Mendoza, as long as you know, Patricia and Theo have been getting along very well recently, as youâve surely noticed.
So, I hope you can keep this in mind and stay away from her boyfriend. Stop meddling in other peopleâs relationships.â
Ellinor frowned, when did she interfere with anyoneâs relationship?
The only reason she had to marry Mr. Blanchet was because she was forced to.
Even if she did develop some feelings for Theo afterwards, that was because Theo lied to her.
Theo had told her that Patricia was just his lifesaver, nothing more.
She believed him, so sheâ¦.