The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 136

Theo went back to his room and sat down for a while longer

Pollock was still rambling on about his new movie script, but he was the only one talking. The other four gents were each having their own conversations By the end, no one was even giving him a second glance. It seemed like he wasn’t going to get any investment from these four guys today.

Pollock helplessly checked the time. It was getting pretty late, and if he kept talking he might piss the others off

He had no choice but to stand up, conjure up a solid excuse, say his goodbyes to the four men with Sheila by his side, and then politely take his leave

Once everyone else had left, Jonah grinned and asked, “Theo, where’s your wife at?”

Bartlett also chimed in, “Theo, where’s Ellinor?”

Theo looked at Bartlett, puzzled “What do you want with her?”

Jonah said excitedly. “Nothing much, just wondering why she’s working as an assistant for some small– time artist? Theo, she’s your wife now, why are you letting her work?” Theo replied. “She likes to experience life, to do what she wants. I won’t interfere with her choices.”

Jonah let out a sigh. “Theo, I just realized how considerate and tolerant you are!”

Theo shot him a cold look.

Bartlett chuckled and said, “Theo, I joked around with Ellinor earlier, didn’t think she’d actually agree to have a drink with me. You wouldn’t mind, would you?”

Theo stared at Bartlett for a few seconds, and a faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Not at all. She’s young and doesn’t know any better. I understand”

Bartlett’s smile froze Was Theo implying that he was as clueless as a child?

The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Jonah and Kemp exchanged glances, sensing the tension between the two.

They’d been friends since childhood and it would be a shame if a woman were to come between them.

Jonah casually changed the subject “Bartlett, today’s the day you officially take over Rex Enterprises. The celebration is almost over, aren’t you going to take us out for drinks?

Bartlett smiled and said, “Sure, where do you guys want to go? I’ll arrange it.”

Jonah nudged Theo. “Theo, where do you want to go?” Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Theo replied flatly. “You guys go ahead, I’ve got things to do.”

Jonah frowned. “Theo, Bartlett just got back to the country and it’s rare for the four of us to get together. Don’t be a party pooper!”

“I really do have things to do. I’ll treat next time. I’m gonna head out now.”

With that, he put down his glass, got up, grabbed his suit jacket off the chair and draped it over his arm. With elegance, he turned around, waved his hand to bid them farewell, and walked away

Jonah sighed in frustration. “Theo’s really forgotten his friends now that he’s got a wife!”

Bartlett watched Theo’s retreating figure and gave a bitter smile. “It’s fine, Theo must have something important to handle.”

Kemp stood up and suggested, “Let’s go. I’ve got some good liquor at Twilight Bar. Let’s enjoy it tonight!”

Bartlett objected, ‘Kemp, come on, didn’t we agree that I would arrange it?”

Jonah chuckled, “You two decide. All I need to do today is enjoy myself!”

In the car.

“So, when I asked you to arrange a job for her, this is how you handle it?”

The man’s voice was emotionless but full of threat..