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?”

saying, “Mr. Blanchet, please step aside for a moment. We need

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

bit awkward

my water. Could you put it away for me? Thanks!

her hands far apart; she awkwardly held the cup and extended her arm to hard it

took the cup from her. But instead of putting it away, he just held it naturally in

advice, he moved a chair, sat down at a distance, crossed his legs elegantly, rested his elbow on the armrest, propped his forehead, took a sip of water from the

in the room except the police was surprised by Theo’s seemingly

Theo they knew, who was always a clean freak and hated physical contact with others, was actually drinking from the same straw Elinor used and didn’t seem to

every move Theo made. Her eyes first showed tension, then became dim, and her fists

a heavy heart, he held her hand, sat down with her on the sofa in the ward, gently patted her