After Ellinor left, the atmosphere went back to normal.
Pollock, more peeved about being interrupted than anything else, completely overlooked the inconspicuous assistant. Turning back, he continued enthusiastically pitching his movie script to Mr. Blanchet, Mr. Wyton, and Mr. Larios.
Sheila, without any semblance of propriety, sidled up to pour tea for the three bosses. When she poured Theo's cup, she tried to sneak in a little closer.
Suddenly, the man stood up coldly, "Excuse me."
...
Theo came out, looking around for Ellinor, but found no trace of her. His expression was chilly.
There was a private restroom for VIPs at the entrance that was unisex. The restroom door cracked open, and Ellinor poked her head out, "I'm in here!"
After saying that, she carefully withdrew her head, leaving the door ajar. Theo squinted his eyes, strode over, and walked into the restroom.
The restroom door closed.
Ellinor looked up at him, a man much taller and darker than her, "Just say what you have to say!"
Theo looked at her, a hint of mockery in his eyes, "Weren't you pretending not to know me just now?"
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