The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 300

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?”

laughed, saying, “If

beside her, furrowed

his handsome face: “Ms. Mendoza, playing the generous

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

down on his straw, his gaze

else in the room thought

wouldn’t dream of marrying into the Blanchet family, and wouldn’t enjoying the wealth

a country girl like Elinor, who’s never seen the finer

got the chance to claim that position, who would let go

made her

I’ll give you one last chance. If you admit to attacking

“Thanks for the kind offer, Mr. Howard, but I’ll

Looking at her fearless ignorance, he laughed again.

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