The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 18

Ellinor turned to Chase, cocking her head slightly. Years of understanding made Chase instantly get Ellinor's drift.

Clearing his throat, Chase lifted his hand, adjusting the Bluetooth earpiece he typically wore on his left ear. Then, with a nonchalant look, he walked past Theo and Ellinor.

He deliberately lowered his voice, pretending to be on a phone call, "It was super awkward just now, I was dissing Mr. Blanchet and he overheard me! Yep, he's the one who nabbed the painting you were eyeing. Let's just let him have it! Lady Lotus has more than just 'Whispers in the Wind', we can get another one later."

With that, Chase walked away.

Ellinor turned to Theo, raising her eyebrows innocently, "That guy seemed to be badmouthing you."

Theo looked at Ellinor, skeptical, "You guys don't know each other?"

Ellinor shook her head, "No clue who he is! Do you know him? Why would he insult you?"

Theo asked, "What are you doing here?"

Ellinor feigned frustration, sighing, "Come on, I just got canned by Nexus Industries! Heard they were hiring auctioneers here, so I dropped off my resume. I'm here for an interview!"

Theo was still dubious. "Did you get the job?"

Ellinor shook her head and shrugged, "Nope! They're looking for someone with at least three years of experience, which I don't have."

Theo eyed her. She looked really young.

If she were to stand on the auction stage, people might mistake it for a student supplies auction.

Ellinor looked up and asked, "What brings you here?"

"My grandpa wanted some paintings, I'm here to buy them." Theo said.

"Oh, you're such a good grandson!" Ellinor said.

Just then, his phone rang. Theo answered the call, frowning, then hung up.

Afterward, he looked at Ellinor thoughtfully, "Where are you heading next?"