The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 296

Elinor turned to Balfour and said, “Seems like the check I gave you yesterday didn’t do its job. Weren’t we clear that you disappeared from my sight for a year after you took my money? It’s not even 24 hours; why are you here again?”

Balfour, having experienced Elinor’s unpredictable antics, wasn’t surprised. He said seriously, “Ms. Mendoza, now’s not the time for jokes. If it weren’t for Patricia’s case, I wouldn’t bother you.”

Elinor took a leisurely sip of water and said, “About Patricia’s case, I’ve told the police everything. Mr. Howard, if you have any questions, you can ask the police directly.”

Balfour looked at her with a polite yet cold gaze and said, “I’m here to speak with you with the police’s consent.”

Elinor: “Speak with me?”

silently by the bedside, saying, “Mr. Blanchet, please step aside for

his hands casually tucked into his pockets, stood solid as a rock

bit awkward

I’m done with my water. Could you put it away for me? Thanks! And go sit down somewhere; you must be tired of

she awkwardly held the cup and

her. But instead of putting it away, he

distance, crossed his legs elegantly, rested his elbow on the armrest, propped his forehead, took a sip of water

police was surprised

who was always a clean freak and hated physical contact with others, was actually drinking

watched every move Theo made. Her eyes first showed

he held her hand, sat down with her on the sofa in