Balfour gave Ellinor a sideways glance. He noticed her in just a cocktail dress and frowned, âMs.
Mendoza, whereâs your coat?â
Ellinor looked at her bare shoulders, suddenly realizing her coat was missing. Oh, crap!
Turned out she had lost it when she climbed out of the bathroom window into the next room.
Ever since she got pregnant, she was no longer as agile as before. This kind of blunder was not supposed to happen.
Now that the cat was out of the bag, she had to come up with an excuse, Iâm sorry, Mr. Howard. I accidentally got your coat dirty and left it downstairs. Iâll compensate you, the finance department can deduct it from my salaryâ
Feeling like he nearly jumped the gun when he accused her, Balfour felt a bit embarrassed and waved it off, âNo biggie, itâs just a coat.â
âThank you, Mr Howard Ellinor let out a sigh of relief.
Patricia gritted her teeth on the side. That was the expensive, limited edition coat she gifted Balfour He just shrugged off the gift she gave him for Ellinor? She totally underestimated Ellinor, Who knew she could have Balfour eating out of her hand.
âWhats going on? Why is everyone gathered here? What happened?â
An elegant womanâs voice rang out. Her voice was authoritative yet gentle and exuded a mature sophistication.
Someone respectfully called out, âAunt Bluna!â
A woman in her thirties emerged, adorning a navy blue mermaid evening gown, and exuding calm and grandeur Patricia excitedly ran up, sweetly calling. âAunt Bluna!â
Haillie couldnât help but compliment her. âAunt Bluna, your gown is absolutely gorgeous tonight. It suits you perfectly and makes you look radiant and grand!â
Aunt Bluna merely glanced at Haillie, ignoring the grinning Patricia, and turned to Balfour, âBalfour, whatâs going on? Why is everyone gathered here?â â
Balfour explained, âAunt Bluna, itâs nothing Just a little misunderstanding earlier. Itâs all sorted out now.â
Aunt Bluna had OCD and hated anyone messing up her order, including the order of her birthday party âBalfour, who did you come with today? Whereâs your date?â
Aunt Bluna suddenly seemed to notice something as her gaze landed on Ellinor, âWho is she? I donât recall meeting her!â
Balfour introduced her calmly. âAunt Bluna, sheâs my dateâ
Ellinor, looking at the lavishly dressed woman, nodded respectfully, âHello, Iâm Mr. Howardâs date tonight and also his newly appointed secretary. My name is Ellinar.â
Aunt Blunaâs piercing gaze scrutinized Ellinor from head to toe, âIs that dress youâre wearing Comiâs latest model this year â Elf in the Mist?â