The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 511

Ellinor said, “I’m here for work, not for fun. Even if you’re not dropping me home, you could at least leave me somewhere I can hail a taxi, right?”

Balfour squinted, “Ms. Mendoza, you’re asking for a bit much hem”

Ellinor stared him down, “Any boss with some decency wouldn’t treat their employees like this”

Balfour chuckled lightly, “What’s wrong, Ms. Mendoza? Can’t handle a little adversity?

You were the one who confidently told me you weren’t like my sister. She wilts like a flower in a greenhouse at the slightest breeze. But you can thrive in any

situation

Ms. Mendoza, if you’re so sure you can survive anything, let’s see how you handle tonight’s challenge. I believe in you, Ms. Mendoza. I’m sure you can find your way off this highway just fine.”

Ellinor bit her lip and held back her anger as she listened to Balfour.

secretary to this jerk if it weren’t for her mother’s case. But

“Fine, Mr. Howard. I won’t disappoint you. Have a smooth ride, and I’ll see you at the office

she opened the car door and

stop on the highway, but Balfour had the driver pull over just to

detour to the highway

think this guy was her own brother

out, the car took off without wasting

in the passenger seat, watched Ellinor disappear into the darkness and felt a pang of sadness. He turned to Balfour, “Mr. Howard, it’s not safe for Ms. Mendoza to be out on the highway

at him, “What? Are you smitten with her too?”

quickly shook his head, “No, Mr. Howard. I just think that if anything happens to Ms. Mendoza,

not the type to let anything

Ms. Mendoza? Quinton couldn’t

was all gentlemanly, worrying about Ms. Mendoza getting cold and asking him to give her a coat.

leaving her on the highway?