The Kiss that Sparked it All

Ellinor, following Byran’s lead, glanced in the direction of the man who had just stepped out of his car. He was dressed in a dark suit, had neatly combed hair, and his handsome features were as prominent as ever He radiated a mature and dangerous allure

She knew she would encounter him here today, but she didn’t expect to see him right off the bat.

Enthusiastically. Byran hopped out of the car. “Theo, you’re early tool

“Hmm” Theo responded coldly, his gaze seemingly sweeping over Ellinor, who was just getting out of the car

Ellinor didn’t meet his gaze, instead, she looked around the Bagley family’s grand courtyard.

Byran said, “Mr. Blanchet my sister is already here, she must be waiting for you! Come on, let’s go in together!”

The Bagley family’s place was buzzing. Guests trickled in, gathering around the sofa to present gifts and their birthday wishes to old Mr. Bagley

Byran handed over his own present, “Happy birthday, Grandpa. This is my gift for you!”

Old Mr. Bagley took a look at the gift Byran presented with a stern yet tender expression, “You’re still a student, why did you spend so much on a gift for me?

emphasized, “Grandpa, I’m not a kid anymore; I’m an adult

still in high school, stop trying to be

the family knew about Byran’s failure to get into college, so he felt both embarrassed and ashamed, not

box, “Old Mr.

to accept

looked at Theo Blanchet as his eyes filled with

grandpa doing lately? He must

concern, he’s recovering well. When he returns, I’ll have him come over for a chat.”

be bored out of his mind lying in bed all this time. When he gets back, we

with old Mr.

“Theo, you’re here!”

Howard’s voice rang out like

in a sparkling diamond gown, Patricia emerged from the crowd, looking incredibly gorgeous and

up to Theo, looking up at him with longing in her eyes, “I thought you’d be busy with work and

much work today”