Chapter 18: Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Ellinor turned to Chase, cocking her head slightly. Years of understanding made Chase instantly get Elli

Clearing his throat, Chase lifted his hand, adjusting the Bluetooth earpiece he typically wore on his left

He

deliberately lowered his voice, pretending to be on a phone call, “It was super awkward just now, I was

With that, Chase walked away

Ellinor tumed to Theo, raising her eyebrows innocently. “That guy seemed to be badmouthing you’

Theo looked at Ellinor, skeptical. “You guys don't know each other?”

Ellinor shook her head, “No clue who he is! Do you know him? Why would he insult you?"

Theo asked, “What are you doing here?”

Ellinor feigned frustration, sighing, “Come on, I just got canned by

Nexus Industries! Heard they were hiring auctioneers here, so! dropped off my resume. I'm here for an

Theo was still dubious. “Did you get the job?"

Ellinor shook her head and shrugged, “Nope! They're looking for someone with at least three years of e

Theo eyed her. She looked really young.

If she were to stand on the auction stage, people might mistake it for a student supplies auction.

Ellinor looked up and asked, “What brings you here?”

“My grandpa wanted some paintings, I'm here to buy them. Theo said.

“Oh, you're such a good grandson Ellinor said.

Just then, his phone rang. Theo answered the call, frowning, then hung up.

Afterward, he looked at Ellinor thoughtfully, “Where are you heading next?”

Ellinor answered nonchalantly, “I'll keep sending out resumes and job hunting.”

Theo gently patted her head, leaning down

slightly, his voice low and irresistible, “Come with me, I can give you a job."

“What?” Ellinor was taken aback.

Before she could think, he grabbed her wrist and led her away.

Pearl Moon.

This was Ellinor's second time here, the previous

time was when Theo forcibly brought her here to get engaged.

The surrounding decorations were grand and beautiful, with colorful flowers, red carpet, ribbons, balloc

Ellinor looked astonished, “What are you up to this time, sir? Don't tell me you want to throw another v

Theo glanced at her impassively, “Are you that eager to marry an older man like me? You want another

style wedding?”

Ellinor was about to retort when a girl's voice rang out, “Theo!”

She turned to see a young woman in a wedding dress, her dress held up as she ran towards Theo, anxic

Theo brought Ellinor, who was standing next to him, to the bride, “How about her?”

The bride looked at Ellinor

Ellinor felt like she was being sold, crossing her arms defensively. “What are you guys up to?”

The bride looked at Ellinor, pouting a little unhappily.

“She's so pretty? Theo, the bridesmaid you found for me is prettier than me, the bride!"

Theo glanced at Ellinor, laughing coldly, “She's pretty? When did your eyes go bad? And you didn't even

Ellinor glared at Theo in anger!

Now she got it.