The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 163

In the moment of emergency, she slapped Theo to free herself.

Hearing the sound of them leaving, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Suddenly, the phone rang again, and it was Chase calling.

Ellinor furrowed her brow and answered the call.

Chase's teasing voice came through, "Ms. Mendoza, is that you? Some guy just said you're married, I don't believe it! Quickly tell me it's not true..."

Ellinor interrupted him irritably, "Enough pretending, it's me!"

Chase paused for a moment, then immediately resumed his usual tone and laughed, "So, how is it?"

"How is what?"

"You know, any progress between you and Mr. Blanchet? Was he jealous just now?"

Ellinor understood his intentions and warned sternly, "Stop doing these silly things in the future! I've said it before, between Theo and me, it's only a three-month working relationship, nothing more!"

Though she emphasized it verbally, her mind was in turmoil!

She couldn't forget what Theo had just done to her so quickly.

In fact, this wasn't the first time they had kissed.

The first time was a light peck to make the man she was arranged to meet feel awkward.

The second time was in the private room of Twilight Bar, where she played a game with some hooligans, lost, and had to find someone familiar of the opposite sex to kiss for a minute. Theo didn't allow her to find someone else, so he kissed her himself.

When it came to business, Chase became serious, "Alright, what is it?"

Ellinor explained her arrangements in detail...

Chase accepted the assignment, "Yes, I'll take care of it right away!"

Just as she hung up the phone, Ellinor hadn't had a chance to catch her breath when Sheila Mendoza's call came in.

As soon as she answered, she heard Sheila's criticizing and commanding voice, "Ellinor, have you gone crazy? During work hours, why aren't you answering the phone!"

Ellinor rubbed her temples wearily and forced a smile, "Just a friend called and we chatted for a while. Is there something you need, Sheila?"

Sheila's voice filled with resentment as she spoke loudly, "Who allowed you to answer personal calls during work hours? Ellinor, come to me immediately!