Chapter 444
Ellinor and Bartlett locked eyes for a moment before she looked down and started munching on the
After finishing, she wiped her mouth and said to Bartlett, âMr. Rex, thanks for spilling the beans abou
question, I've gotta think about it.â
This response caught Bartlett off guard, but at least he wasn't shot down right away
âI won't pressure you I just hope you consider me someone you can lum to when you're in a pickleâ
âMr. Rex you're quite the good Samaritan. If I need help. I'll keep you in mind.â
The reason she said she needed to think was mainly because if she straightâ
up rejected Bartlett, he might keep trying to persuade her.
And she was totally done hearing it.
Bartlett wanted to win her over, âCan we exchange contacts?â
Ellinor thought for a moment, then pulled out her phone and handed it to him.
Bartlett caught her drift right away. He took the phone, punched in his number, and then dialed his
Then he handed the phone back to her, grinning, âEllinor, I'm really chuffedâ
"As long as you're happy, Mr. Rex. These eats will be rubbish if they're overcookedâ
âI'd be even more chuffed if you called me Bartlett.â
âSure thing. Mr. Rexâ
After the meal, they left the restaurant. In the mall, a TV in an electronics store was broadcasting a ne
"An heir to a multinational corporation is set to get hitched with the daughter of a Greenhaven bigw
powered match!â
Ellinor watched the news on the TV in silence.
The news showed silhouettes of a man and a woman, with their identities kept under wraps.
But anyone who knew them could tell who they were at a glance.
Bartlett, standing next to Ellinor, was also watching the news, seeming a bit surprised, âBlimey! Theo
Ellinor smirked sardonically and looked away, âMr. Rex, that'll do for today. I'm off, see ya.â
"Hold on! Ellinor, when can I see you again?â
âIf fate wills it, we'll cross paths againâ Ellinor gave a wave and walked away, leaving Bartlett behind.
Bartlett didn't chase after her; he stood there, watching her leave for a long time.
Ellinor returned to her place in Hiland City.
Chase was lounging on the couch gaming. Seeing Ellinor's return, he set down his phone and asked,
Ellinor looked drained, she sat down and stared blankly, âNoâ
Chase was puzzled, âIf you didn't see Master Michell, why are you only getting back now?â
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