The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 300

Theo sat there, a straw still hanging out of his mouth, looking like he was sipping on water but not uttering a word.

The man remained silent, and Patricia thought he might not have heard her. So she moved closer, tugging at the corner of his shirt. “Mr. Blanchet, what’s going on?”

Theo still didn’t respond; he didn’t even look her way and seemed to be lost in thought..

Seeing Patricia being ignored, Balfour stepped forward, shielding Patricia and shooting Theo a disapproving glance before turning to Elinor on the hospital bed and saying:

“Ms. Mendoza, because you helped old Mr. Howard the other day, I can believe you’re not a bad egg and that you would lend a hand to a stranger in need. But when something threatens your interests, you’re not so kind–hearted. No matter who it is, you’ll act decisively, am I right?”

Elinor looked puzzled. “Threatening my interests? What interests of mine?”

Balfour squinted. “You think Patricia’s returning will threaten your status as Mrs. Blanchel, so you took action, didn’t you?”

taken aback, then laughed, saying, “If she wants that

beside her, furrowed his

smile appeared on his handsome face: “Ms. Mendoza, playing the generous one now

playing

this, Theo bit down on his straw, his gaze

Balfour and everyone else in the room thought Elinor was just putting

world wouldn’t want to be associated with Theo, wouldn’t dream of marrying into the

like Elinor, who’s never seen the finer things in life, wouldn’t she always

to claim that position, who would let go easily? Who

just made

you admit to attacking Patricia, 1 can consider your

kind offer, Mr. Howard, but I’ll

Looking at her fearless ignorance, he laughed again. “Alright then, Ms.