The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 404

Ellinor strolled into the villa's living room, causing the animated chit-chat to come to a halt.

"Who's that? Who just barges in like that?"

"Is she trying to turn heads by being all wet?"

"She's so plainly dressed; being wet isn't gonna help!"

"But don't you guys think she's pretty?"

"Who brought her? Never seen her before."

People were sizing her up and speculating about her identity.

Ellinor, however, didn’t pay any mind to the gazes around her. She was just looking for the villa's owner, Jonah Wyton, hoping to borrow a set of clean clothes.

But Jonah, after saying he was going to the restroom, hadn't come back. She couldn't find him anywhere on the first floor. Wasn't he the birthday boy? Where did the main character disappear to?

Just as Ellinor was looking around, Bartlett Rex, who was chatting with friends, noticed her. He put down his drink and walked over, "Ellinor, what happened? How did you end up like this?"

Ellinor looked at Bartlett, who was still as handsome and elegant as she remembered.

"Oh, it's you, Bartlett. Can you help me out? Did you bring a date today?"

Despite her soaked state, Ellinor was as composed as ever.

Bartlett couldn't help but chuckle, yet he still answered seriously, "No, but I did bring a female subordinate. She's waiting in the car outside. What do you need?"