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?”

saying, “If she wants that title, she can

beside her,

was taken aback, then a sarcastic smile appeared on his handsome face: “Ms. Mendoza, playing the

at him nonchalantly; even with handcuffs on, she appeared relaxed. “I’m not playing anything. I really don’t care about the

this, Theo bit down on his

the

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

who’s never seen the finer things in life, wouldn’t she always fantasize about changing

that she’s got the chance to claim that position, who would let

made

one last chance. If you admit to attacking Patricia, 1 can consider your help to old Mr. Howard and ask the court to be

yawned, “Thanks for the kind offer, Mr. Howard, but

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