Chapter 198
Janah looked at Bryan with a grin and said, “Bryan, did you catch that? Theo wants another treat from you!”
Byran’s gaze was focused on Elinor Startled out of his reverie by Jonah, he stammered. “Uh, Theo, my bank card has been frozen by my bro. I blew my secret stash on the feast yesterday I’m broke today, I can’t host another dinner
Theo, expressionless, gave a slight nod, saying “No worries, she’s picking up the tab today”
Who? Elinor realized he meant her and instantly frowned, looking unhappy
Why should she treat these people? She barely knew them!
Plus, she was just a plus one that Theo brought along, right?
All eyes fell on today’s host, Elinor…
“Tm not, Elinor began to refuse, but before she could finish, Theo’s hand landed on her shoulder, pulling her closer.
Leaning in, he whispered into her ear, “Ms. Mendoza, my phone’s with you. You know the payment passcode. You play hostess, I’ll foot the bill.”
Hearing this, Elinor’s frown turned into a smile. She cheerily announced to the group, “No problem, dinner’s on me tonight!”
Jonah chuckled with interest. “If it’s on you, then we won’t hold back!”
Elinor grinned and said. “Don’t hold back! Order whatever you fancy!”
Jonah clapped his hands excitedly and said, “You heard her, guys! Eat whatever you want tonight!*
Theo watched Elinor noticing the switch in her attitude once she heard it was his money.
Damn, she’s being adorable for no reason again!
“Ms. Mendoza, aren’t you being a little too generous? Allowing them to splurge with my money?”
Elinor shot him a glare, mumbling. “Theo, you’re the one who offered to host. Not me! Being a host means being generous. If you’re going to be stingy, better not to host at
all!
Theo snorted. “If Ms. Mendoza is so generous, why not host with your own money?”
Elinor retorted sarcastically. “My money should be spent on things that matter to me, not on feeding strangers! Plus, since you’re claiming me, you want me to pay you too?” As soon as the words left her mouth, Elinor’s face turned red.
Damn, she’d let that slip.
Embarrassed, she quickly turned away.
After a brief pause, Theo smiled and gently ruffled her hair. “Hmm, Ms. Mendoza makes a good point. Save your money for what you want, and use mine however you please Is that okay?”
Seeing that Theo didn’t tease her, Elinor breathed a sigh of relief. She beamed, “Theo, don’t worry! I won’t be shy about spending!”
A gentle smile played on Theo’s lips as he watched her, his gaze softening
Not too far away, Haillie watched Theo and Elinor’s interaction with displeasure. She found their coziness irritating.
She’d never seen Theo so attentive to a woman, listening so patiently as if making concessions.
This wasn’t the Theo she knew!
After a moment of thought, Haillie put on a friendly smile and walked over, saying, “Elinor, I didn’t notice you were here too. Is this your first time riding?”
Elinor turned to look at Haillie; her feelings towards this woman were tainted because of the watch incident.
“No, I’ve ridden a few times before.”
“Really? Haillie said, forcing a smile but thinking that Elinor was just putting on a brave face. How could a girl with her background have had the chance to ride horses?
“Well, that’s even better. We can have a little race later”
