Chapter 502
âEllinor, I knew it was you!"
Ellinor was stunned to see Bartlett Rex's handsome face for a moment and then breathed a sigh of relie
Bartlett smiled, âWhat's the matter? Who did you think it was?â
âNothing; you just scared me a bit by popping up out of nowhere."
Was she scared that Theo would come back to find her?
She was overthinking things.
Bartlett gracefully walked over to her, âEllinor, do you remember the last time we met? That day I askea
meet again, and you said
it depended on fate. Today we met here; doesn't this mean itâ fate for us to be together?â
Ellinor scoffed. âWell, it's quite a coincidence.â
Bartlett
feigned dissatisfaction and furrowed his eyebrows, âYou sound so nonchalant! Aren't you happy at all t
Ellinor yawned, "Am I supposed to feel happy?â
Bartlett sighed. He suddenly leaned closer to her, âBut I feel really happy to see you!"
Ellinor showed no expression, âOh, really?â
Bartlett's affectionate eyes stared at her for a good half a minute, but it didn't move her at all.
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He obviously felt a bit disappointed, but he still smiled, âEllinor; the previous times I saw you, you were
"Thanks."
Ellinor went downstairs and looked around, but couldn't find any more quiet spots in the banquet hall;
She didn't want to disturb others or become the topic of their conversation.
As she came down from upstairs, Bartlett, looking relaxed, was still following her. She didnât know if he
Ellinor turned her head to ask him, âBartlett, have you seen Balfour?â
Bartlett raised his eyebrows, âWhy do you need to see Balfour?â
âHe's my boss now. I'm his secretary and I came here with him today.â
Bartlett seemed quite surprised, âEllinor, when did you become Balfour's secretary?â
âJust a couple of days ago.â
âHmm? Is it for Lady Lotusâs painting?â Bartlett looked at her.
It was Bartlett who told her about the relationship between Lady Lotus and Balfour, so Ellinor didn't pla
âExactly! Please don't blab about this in front of Mr. Howard."
âI certainly won'tâ Bartlett chuckled.
âThanks, Mr. Bartlett!â
âJust call me Bartlett!"
Ellinor thought for a moment. Considering the accurate information Bartlett provided, she decided to g: