Chapter 441
Bartlett smirked, “Don’t worry I won’t say anything to any member of the Blanchet family, including Theo.”
Ellinor was a bit taken aback. He had seen through her guard and even gave her assurance, it seemed she had no reason to turn down the invite now.
“Alright, let’s hit a barbecue joint later my treat!”
She thought that with Bartlett dressed so formally, if he took her to a fancy and romantic restaurant and got spotted by acquaintances, it might stir up unnecessary gossip.
The BBQ joint might be crowded and casual, but they wouldn’t bump into people from Bartlett’s circle.
Plus, dining and chatting in such a lively atmosphere wouldn’t come off as too intimate. It would just seem like two friends catching up
She didn’t want any drama with these upper–class gents and wanted to save herself the hassle
Bartlett chuckled, “Sounds good, you’re picking up the tab today!”
After purchasing two paintings of Lady Lotus, Ellinor left an address for the gallery to deliver the artwork directly to Chase.
Then she and Bartlett left the gallery together.
The chosen dining place was a renowned BBQ joint in Hiland City, picked by Ellinor.
Bartlett, being a looker, drew the attention of many.
But his air of nobility, coupled with an approach–with–caution vibe, kept the girls at bay.
In the BBQ joint, a waiter led them to a table for two and handed them the menu
Ellinor ordered a few dishes she liked first, then passed the menu to Bartlett across the table, “Mr. Rex, get whatever you fancy, don’t hold back!”
Bartlett just smirked and didn’t hold back; indeed, he picked quite a lot from the menu.
He seemed quite familiar and comfortable with such a small restaurant, ordering with ease and without any hesitation.
Ellinor was a tad surprised; someone of his stature wouldn’t usually dine at such places, let alone be familiar with the unique dishes.
How could he be so adept?
After Bartlett finished ordering, Ellinor sneakily glanced at his choices.
He had ordered a lot of special dishes, mostly the signature dishes of this place.
Who knew Bartlett was a foodie!
Ellinor couldn’t help but recall the first time Theo accompanied her to a BBQ. In stark contrast to Bartlett’s seasoned demeanor, Theo, though expressionless, was clearly out of his element in such an environment. He was obviously clueless about the BBQ culture; you could tell he was doing his best to put up with it and play along.
After they finished ordering, they handed the menu back to the waiter.
Bartlett, the gentleman, poured her a glass of mango juice. His casual tone hinted at a probing undertone, “Ellinor, I heard you’ve been away from the Blanchet family for a month now; does that mean you and Theo have called it quits?”
