The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo)
Chapter 440

Chapter 440

The man was smiling, his eyes twinkling with a mischievous yet passionate glint

Seeing Bartlett Rex, whom she hadn't seen for ages, Ellinor frowned in suspicion, “What are you doin Bartlett, in his finely tailored deep brown suit, exuded an elegance that was subtly tainted with a dev “I heard there were two paintings by Lady Lotus here, so I thought I'd try my luck.”

“Try your luck? Mr. Rex, you're not exactly known for being lucky! Unfortunately for you, I've already I Bartlett took a step closer to her, his smile deepening his gaze like an alluring invisible thread, “No, I Ellinor pulled a face, finding him as irritating and flirty as ever.

She had previously expressed interest in

buying the three paintings of Lady Lotus in Bartlett's gallery, but he not only refused to sell them to I So, it wasn't surprising that Bartlett knew about her fondness for Lady Lotus's paintings.

Plus, Bartlett and Theo were long time buddies, making it hard not to think they were in cahoots. With these thoughts, a hint of caution flickered in Ellinor's eyes. “You came here to

see me? Mr. Rex, what do you want?”

Bartlett squinted at her, looking deep into her eyes, “Yes, I need something”

“What is it?"

Bartlett chuckled, “Why don't we finish the exhibition first

and then go grab a bite? It's been a long time, we can talk more over dinner, how about that?” Ellinor wasn't interested in his invitation, “Sorry, I don't have that much time. Mr. Rex, if you have son Bartlett was a bit hurt by her cold and indifferent attitude, and he didn't know whether to laugh or cr “Ellinor, we're friends, right?”

Ellinor remembered that when she fell into the water at Jonah Wyton's villa, it was Bartlett who helpe “Yeah, we are.”

“As friends, could you be a little less cold to me?”

Ellinor frowned, “Just spit it out, what do you want? I don't like beating around the bush!*

Bartlett gave a wry smile and sighed, looking quite troubled,

“Ellinor, stop treating me like a wolf, I just want to help you.”

"Help me? With what?”

Bartlett leaned in a bit closer, staring intently at her face.

“Ellinor, while I don’t know the specific reasons yet, I can tell

that you've been wanting to find Lady Lotus. Maybe I can help you with this!”

Ellinor's eyes were focused, clearly intrigued by what he had to say

“You know where Lady Lotus is?”

Bartlett gave a mysterious smile, whetting her appetite, then purposely stopped talking. “Now, are yc Ellinor furrowed her brows, not liking the suspense.