Chapter 136
Theo went back to his room and sat down for a while longer
Pollock was still rambling on about his new movie script, but he was the only one talking. The other fot
Pollock helplessly checked the time. It was getting pretty late, and if he kept talking he might piss the o
He had no choice but to stand up, conjure up a solid excuse, say his goodbyes to the four men with She
take his leave
Once everyone else had left, Jonah grinned and asked, âTheo, where's your wife at?"
Bartlett also chimed in, âTheo, where's Ellinor?â
Theo looked at Bartlett, puzzled âWhat do you want with her?â
Jonah said excitedly. âNothing much, just wondering why sheâs working as an assistant for some small-
time artist? Theo, sheâs your wife now, why are you letting her work?" Theo replied. âShe likes to experie
Jonah let out a sigh. âTheo, I just realized how considerate and tolerant you are!â
Theo shot him a cold look.
Bartlett chuckled and said, âTheo, I joked around
with Ellinor earlier, didn't think she'd actually agree to have a drink with me. You wouldn't mind, would
Theo stared at Bartlett for a few seconds, and a faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. âNot at
Bartlett's smile froze Was Theo implying that he was as clueless as a child?
The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Jonah and Kemp exchanged glances, sensing the tension bet
They'd been friends since childhood and it would be a shame if a woman were to come between them.
Jonah casually changed the subject âBartlett, todayâs the day you officially take over Rex Enterprises. Th
Bartlett smiled and said, âSure, where do you guys want to go? I'll arrange it"
Jonah nudged Theo. âTheo, where do you want to go?â
Theo replied flatly. âYou guys go ahead, I've got things to do."
Jonah frowned. âTheo, Bartlett just got back to the country and it's rare for the four of us to get togethe
âI really do have things to do. I'll treat next time. I'm gonna head out now.â
With that, he put down his glass, got up, grabbed his suit jacket off the chair and draped it over his arr
Jonah sighed in frustration. âTheo's really forgotten his friends now that heâs got a wife!â
Bartlett watched Theos retreating figure and gave a bitter smile.
âIt's fine, Theo must have something important to handle.â
Kemp stood up and suggested, âLet's go. I've got some good liquor at Twilight Bar. Let's enjoy it tonight!
Bartlett objected, âKemp, come on, didn't we agree that I would arrange it?"
Jonah chuckled, âYou two decide. All I need to do today is enjoy myself!â
In the car.
âSo, when I asked you to arrange a job for her, this is how you handle it?"
The manâs voice was emotionless but full of threat.