Chapter 485


    Chapter 485


    Balfour couldn’t figure out why he was feeling this undeniable concern for Ellinor, who was someone he


    didn’t particrly like


    He rubbed his temples, thinking maybe he was overworked and that was messing with his head


    Soon, their car pulled up to Pearl Moon,


    Ellinor followed Balfour out of the car and into Pearl Moon.


    After a few steps, Balfour stopped suddenly, turned to look at Ellinor, and asked, “Cold?”


    was a winter night, and the temperature had dropped significantly


    Ellinor, in her thin dress, had arms going red from the cold, but she replied calmly. “I’m fine!


    Balfour stared at her for a moment, then turned to Quinton and said, ‘Quinton, get my coat from the car


    for Ms. Mendoza


    Quinton looked surprised for a moment but did as he was told.


    When Quinton draped a brand new coat over her shoulders, Ellinor was a bit taken aback. “Thank you


    for your concern.”


    Balfour replied nonchntly, “Don’t read too much into it. I just don’t want you catching a cold and


    spreading it to me at work tomorrow.”


    Ellinor smiled, “I’m not overthinking it. I should be thankful for your care, no matter the reason. It’s just


    common courtesy


    Balfour gave her a nce but didn’t say anything else and walked towards the banquet hall with Ellinor


    trailing behind.


    Pearl Moon was the private property of the Howard family. At the entrance of the banquet hall, guests


    needed to sign in with their partners before they could enter


    No exceptions, no matter who you were.


    This was a tradition of the Howard family for celebrating birthdays


    So, every year, Balfour would bring a date.


    Inside the banquet hall, Balfour’s arrival caused a bit of a stir


    Balfour rarely attended such events, and his appearance drew everyone’s attention. Only someone like


    Aunt Bluna could possibly cajole him into showing up


    “Look, Mr. Howard brought a date!”


    “Whose girl is that? I don’t think I’ve seen her before.”


    “She’s stunning! And she’s wearing Mr. Howard’s coat; they must be close.”


    “It’s not unusual, Mr. Howard’s of marrying age now. It’s totally appropriate for him to bring a girlfriend


    to Aunt Bluna’s birthday”


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    “I remember Haillie being Mr. Howard’s date every year.”


    “Haillie only got to hang out with Mr. Howard because she was friends with Ms. Howard. This year, he’s


    got his own date. Maybe he doesn’t need her anymore.”


    “Yeah, I don’t think Mr. Howard was ever interested in Haillie.”


    Balfourpletely ignored the gossip around him. He surveyed the banquet hall, then said to Ellinor,


    “Find a spot to sit for a while; I need to greet some elders.”


    “Sure, Mr. Howard.” Ellinor replied formally, thinking in her heart that Balfour was probably trying to


    avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings by not introducing her to the elders


    Balfour took a few steps, then stopped and looked back at Ellinor with aplicated expression.


    What was he worried about?