Chapter 1090: Chapter 1089

Chapter 1089

She had some one-on-

one encounters with Jonah Wyton and Kemp Larios before, but she didn't feel that they were distant

"Why though? Isn't Mr. Rex a longtime buddy of Mr. Blanchet's? Shouldn't I be on good terms with N

Collins face was a mix of emotions, “Mr. Rex is indeed a long—

time friend of Mr. Blanchet's, but they're not exactly best buds.

In fact, Mr. Rex was closer with Mr. Howard, and Jonah and Kemp were tight with Mr. Blanchet.

Jonah and Kemp would never do anything to hurt Mr. Blanchet, and they won't act inappropriately t

But Mr. Rex is a different story. He and Mr. Blanchet are business rivals, and his attitude towards you

Ellinor chuckled lightly, “I see. So, even good friends have their ups and downs. They even compete f

But Collin, don't worry about it. I have zero interest in Mr. Rex. I won't even give him the chance to tr

After hearing Ellinor's firm response, Collin felt a little relieved, “Good to hear. Mr. Blanchet said you

Ellinor paused, “Alright, I'll call him later. You should rest now, I'll lock up

here. There's no need to keep watch at the door.”

“Sure” Collin

nodded. He was indeed tired and couldn't keep going on like this. If he did, he might not have the el

be even worse.

Ellinor had her fill of food and wouldn't eat any food sent over by the Howards. Mrs. Howard didn't c

Collin went to rest.

Bartlett

didn't bother Ellinor again either. He went to the room the Howards’ servants had prepared for him :

After taking a bath, Ellinor came out of the bathroom, still towel—

drying her hair. She lazily laid down on the big bed in the Howards’ guest room, picked up her phon

“Hello?”

The call was picked up after a while. Theo's voice was as deep and magnetic as always; he sounded a

There was a time difference

between the two countries, so it wasn't surprising that he was sleeping at this time.

Ellinor calmly said, “Collin told me to call you.”

A hint of annoyance was present in his voice, “You only

call when you're told to? Can't you take the initiative to call me?”

She really wanted to say something back. He was blaming her, but he hadn't taken the initiative to c:

“Do you have something to say?” Ellinor ignored his comment and asked casually.

Theo was silent for a few seconds before saying, “Listen...”

He was interrupted by a woman's voice that came from his end of the call.

Theo, what are you doing? Hurry up! We're leaving!”