The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 444

Ellinor and Bartlett locked eyes for a moment before she looked down and started munching on the grilled beef.

After finishing, she wiped her mouth and said to Bartlett, “Mr. Rex, thanks for spilling the beans about Lady Lotus today. But I can’t be sure if everything you said is legit; I need to do some digging. As for your question, I’ve gotta think about it."

This response caught Bartlett off guard, but at least he wasn't shot down right away.

"I won't pressure you. I just hope you consider me someone you can turn to when you're in a pickle."

"Mr. Rex, you're quite the good Samaritan. If I need help, I'll keep you in mind."

The reason she said she needed to think was mainly because if she straight-up rejected Bartlett, he might keep trying to persuade her.

And she was totally done hearing it.

Bartlett wanted to win her over, "Can we exchange contacts?"

Ellinor thought for a moment, then pulled out her phone and handed it to him.

Bartlett caught her drift right away. He took the phone, punched in his number, and then dialed his own number from her phone, saving hers as well.

Then he handed the phone back to her, grinning, "Ellinor, I'm really chuffed."

"As long as you're happy, Mr. Rex. These eats will be rubbish if they're overcooked."

"I'd be even more chuffed if you called me Bartlett."

"Sure thing, Mr. Rex."

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