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?”

forward and addressed Theo, who stood silently by the bedside, saying, “Mr. Blanchet, please step aside for a moment. We need to record a conversation between a new witness and the

with his hands casually tucked into his pockets, stood solid as a rock without uttering a word. His strong presence was

cop seemed a bit awkward seeing

glanced and said, “Theo, I’m done with my water. Could you put it away for me? Thanks!

held the cup and extended her arm

putting it away, he just held it naturally in his

rested his elbow on the armrest, propped his forehead, took a sip of water from the cup, and decided to see how Elinor would

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

they knew, who was always a clean freak and hated physical contact with others, was actually drinking from the same straw

move Theo made. Her eyes first showed

her on the sofa