She didnât want him to know where she lived. So she politely said, âDonât sweat it, Mr. Blanchet. Iâd be really grateful if you could drop me off at the highway exit. I can hitch a ride back home from thereâ
She kept her address under wraps, and he didnât pry, simply telling the driver, âTake me home.â
The driver responded, âYes, Mr. Blanchetâ
Home? The Blanchetâs place?
What was that supposed to mean? She hadnât misheard, right? She had no intention of heading back to the Blanchetâs home with him!
Feeling comered, Ellinor reluctantly gave up the name of her residential community, âHarmony Residence.â
With an impassive face, Theo gave a nod that indicated that he got it.
Collin picked up on his cue and directed the driver to Harmony Residence.
Having heard the conversation between Mr. Blanchet and Ms. Mendoza, he felt a pang of pity for Mr.
Blanchet.
Poor Mr. Blanchet had spent a month searching for Ms. Mendoza, only to find she already had a new husband. How was he supposed to take that?
Soon enough, they pulled up at the entrance of Harmony Residence âThanks for the lift, Mr. Blanchet. Take careâ Ellinor said. Then she quickly got out of the car and hustled into the building.
Collin was somewhat taken aback. He wanted to ask Mr. Blanchet where to next, but he noticed Mr.
Blanchet had also gotten out of the car and was following Ms.
Mendoza.
Perhaps he didnât believe that Ms. Mendoza already had a partner and wanted to verify it himself.
Once inside the building, Ellinor hit the elevator button. As the doors were about to close, a big hand suddenly reached in and the elevator doors reopened Then Theo, without any expression on his face, stepped in.
Ellinor halted and frowned in disapproval, âMr. Blanchet, why are you tailing me?â
Theo replied calmly, âIâm thirsty, so I thought Iâd get a glass of water at your place. I hope you donât mind.â
Ellinor was speechless.
Mind? She minded a hell of a lot!
What on earth was this guy up to?
The elevator started moving. Ellinor made a last-ditch attempt to push back, âMr. Blanchet, itâs pretty late and I am a woman after all. It might lead to misunderstandings if people saw you heading up with me.â
Theo turned his head to look at her with a sharp gaze, âYou have your partner at home, donât you?
What are you scared Iâll do?â
Ellinor had no response.
With no other option, Ellinor reluctantly led Theo into her home.
She knew that no matter what excuse she came up with or how much she resisted, Theo wouldnât back down. Thatâs just how he was.
Once inside and having changed into slippers, Ellinor said a bit grumpily. âMr. Blanchet, take a seat wherever you like, Iâll go get some water.â
As Theo watched Ellinor head straight to the kitchen, he moved into the living room, scanning everything in the flat.
The floor was good, the layout was good, and the balcony view was great.
Such a high end flat was definitely out of reach for a fresh college grad like her. Could she really be married? Did they buy this place when they got hitched?
But there was no sign that she was married. There were no couple photos or wedding pictures.
There were no menâs shoes at the door and there was no manly stuff in the living room. The decor was very feminine and nothing like a coupleâs home.
Just when Theo started to have doubts, there was a noise from the bedroom. Was there really a guy at home?
Theoâs brows furrowed and he quickly turned to look.