Chapter 1281
Sophia, leaning on the staircase railing, eyed Ellinor below. âI feel like Ellinor is pretty cold to
everyone except for Bartlett. They seem to have a lot to chat about.â Theo's slender hand was tightly
gripping his wine glass. It seemed that with just a little more pressure, the glass would shatter.
Sophia wanted to say more, but Theo suddenly turned and strode downstairs, which silenced her.
"Where are you going. Theo?â Sophia asked hastily.
âDo your thing, I've got stuff to doâ Theo shoved his hands in his pockets, walking away with a cool
determination that was downright intimidating.
Sophia didn't follow. She just watched his retreating figure as her smile gradually faded.
After making a round in the banquet hall, Ellinor failed to find her motherâs portrait, which left her
feeling a tad irritated.
Not only was she frustrated at not finding the painting, but the loud rock music and dazzling lights
were also getting on her nerves.
"What's up? Can't find the painting you fancy? You're not in a good mood?â Bartlett, noticing her
discomfort, softly inquired.
Ellinor sighed. âIt's too noisy here, and I'm a bit thirsty. Could you get me a glass of juice from over
there? Thanks.â
She looked at the bar area, which seemed even noisier, making her feel dizzy. She didn't want to go
there.
Bartlett chuckled. âWait a second; I'll get you a bottle of mineral water.â
Though the bar did serve juice, it might be mixed with alcohol. Given that Ellinor was pregnant and
couldn't drink, it was safer to get her a bottle of water from the hotel front desk.
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Ellinor nodded and obediently waited on the spot.
Maybe it was because of the pregnancy, but the noisy environment made her feel like she was
struggling to breathe.
Her vision blurred, and she rubbed her eyes, trying to clear her head.
Suddenly, everything went black. She felt like she was falling backwards; she thought she was going
to hit the ground.
She didn't want to hurt her belly. She hoped the baby would be okay.
Ellinor tried to control her body, but she felt too weak. Just when she was certain she was going to
fall, a pair of warm hands caught her by the shoulders.
Then she felt dizzy and was lifted up; she felt like she was being carried somewhere.
When she woke up, she was looking at a ceiling within reach, smelling the faint scent of tobacco
and a hint of alcohol in the air.
Where was she?
She was a bit more lucid now; she looked around and realized she was in a car, lying in the
backseat.
And she wasn't alone. Her head was resting on a manâs thigh.
The car was dimly lit, and the man's silhouette looked ghostly. Ellinor jolted upright, asking, âWho's
there?â After seeing her scared reaction, Theo didn't know what to feel.