The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 520

Theo eyed Chase's eager invitation, then glanced at Ellinor, who seemed to have no resistance to Chase's advances. His deep gaze held more than just the bloodshot signs of fatigue; there was a layer of complex emotions. His cold, sarcastic smile was rather gloomy. "Fine."

He walked around the table, passed the two of them, and strode out of the room.

Not until he had left and the door was closed did Ellinor let out a sigh of relief. Her feelings were a mess and too complicated to put into words.

His parting smirk made her squirm, and his deep, unfathomable gaze seemed to carry something shattered.

What had happened to him?

Why did he look at her that way before he left?

As Ellinor was lost in thought, Chase curiously asked, "Ellinor, how did Theo find our place?"

Ellinor, lounging on the couch, retorted, "Where've you been? I called and you didn't pick up!"

Chase went to the shoe cabinet to fetch the food he had brought back. "I went to grab some grub. Left my phone in the car. By the time I called you back, you didn't answer!"

When he mentioned the call back, Ellinor frowned, "Chase, when did you change your contact name in my phone to 'Hubby'?"

Chase looked surprised, "What? I didn't!"

Ellinor gave him a dubious look, "If not you? Then who?"

Her phone rang again and the caller ID still showed 'Hubby'!

She glanced at the phone, then at Chase standing in front of her.

It really wasn't Chase!

But then who?

Bartlett laughed, "That? What's the big deal? I'll be your hubby sooner or later anyway."

Ellinor scoffed, "Don't be so sure of yourself!"

"Ellinor, are you free tomorrow? Let's grab a meal."

"No!"

Ellinor hung up the phone in annoyance. Her mood was really irritable. She ate a little of the food Chase brought back, then went straight to bed after washing up.

She was exhausted, both physically and mentally.

The next morning at the Howard Group.

Balfour Howard emerged from the elevator, followed closely by Quinton.