The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 129

"Ellinor, long time no see."

Instinctively, Ellinor glanced over at Theo, noticing Mr. Blanchet casually sipping his tea in the other direction, oblivious to her. Meanwhile, Pollock and Sheila were engaged in a heated discussion, each taking turns in their back-and-forth. Much like they couldn't hear her, she couldn't make out their conversation either.

Ellinor returned her gaze, nodding faintly at Bartlett but declining the orange juice he offered. "No thanks, I'm good."

Bartlett merely smiled, unbothered. He gracefully set down the juice on the coffee table in front of her, then took a seat next to her.

Noticing Bartlett’s move, Ellinor glanced at him, her brows slightly knitted, "Need something?"

Bartlett shrugged, "Nah, just not interested in movie investments. Figured I'd find a quiet spot here."

"Suit yourself then." Ellinor returned to her game of Tetris, barely acknowledging his presence.

Bartlett found himself at a loss. Although he had experienced her coldness before, it still felt uncomfortable when faced with it again. Coming from a privileged background, he was unaccustomed to being snubbed by women. This change of pace was oddly refreshing.

Bartlett squinted, his interest piqued as he watched Ellinor, then casually mentioned, "Ellinor, you and Theo don't seem like your typical couple; am I overthinking this?"

Her fingers paused on the game, looking up at him, "And what's your definition of 'typical'?"

"Not much; I just heard his wife and kid live abroad."

"Okay, thanks for that."

With her questions answered, Ellinor returned to her game.

As for Sheila's godfather, a basic understanding was enough. The rest could be left to Chase. Given Sheila's rather poor business acumen, her collaboration with a demanding director like Pollock was no coincidence. Who knows what shady dealings Tracy and Sheila had gotten into this time for fame and fortune.