Ellinor gave a bland smile, âSure, Iâll start swinging by the Blanchet Corporation when I have the chance.â
Theo moved closer with a mischievous look in his eyes, âBefore that, mind if I steal a bit of your time now?â
Steal her time?
Before Ellinor could decipher his intention, she was suddenly taken aback by a passionate kiss, her eyes filled with the sight of Theoâs handsome fate.
Although Ellinor was caught in his assertive kiss, once she regained her senses, she tried to push him away immediately However, Theoâs strength was far beyond hers, and he didnât budge no matter how hard she pushed.
Feeling helpless, Ellinor stopped resisting and instead reciprocated his kiss.
Theo was visibly surprised by her response. He paused for a moment, then smiled contentedly, savoring her reciprocation Their intimate moment was interrupted by DevÃn knocking on the door.
Devin knocked and said, âMarissa sent me to call you and your wife down for dinner.â
âAlright, got it.â
Theo responded, and then they heard nothing more from Devin.
Panting, Ellinor glared at him, âYou kissed me out of the blue again!â
Theo gently wiped off her lipstick with his finger, âWould you be obedient otherwise?â
Ellinor pouted, âIn broad daylight?â
Theo laughed, âThen weâll continue tonight; letâs go downstairs and have dinner with Grandma and Grandpa for nowâ
Ellinor blushed and shot him a helpless look.
She wasnât really hungry; sheâd had a hearty lunch at the Howard Group, but considering the two elders of the Blanchet family had just returned, it wouldnât be appropriate for her to miss dinner, so she went downstairs with Theo.
The aroma of food wafted from the dining room downstairs.
Ellinor saw Putnam and Veronica already seated at the table as she walked over handâinâhand with Theo.
âGrandpa.â Theo greeted him respectfully.
Ellinor chimed in, âGrandpa.â
Putnam grunted in acknowledgment, his gaze sweeping over Theo, then landing on Ellinor, his eyes deep and complex.
Just then, Marissa came out of the kitchen, âEllinor, youâre down! Come sit; weâre about to eat! I made chicken soup today to nourish you.â
Ellinor smiled politely, âThank you, Grandma.â
Theo held her hand, pulling out a chair for her, then gently seated her.
âGrandma, did you forget that the last time you made these nutritious soups, you made herâ¦â