The Kiss that Sparked it All

ring the name Lady Lotus”, Balfour looked taken aback, then sighed lightly. “Well, then what? Did you see the painting?”

or shook her head. Nope! Theo bought it ahead of time, and he deliberately kept it from me

Balfour raised an eyebrow. So, what you’re saying is?”

Elinor cut straight to the chase 7 want you to help me buy that painting from Theo. No matter the cost, I will pay!”

Balfour squinted in thought. “Money isn’t the problem. Getting that painting from Theo is the problem Plus, he bought it knowing you would want it, so he won’t let it go easily.

Ellinor arched an eyebrow. “So, what you’re saying is you can’t do it?”

but if you want it, I’ll do my

nodded. “I have no problem with waiting, as long as I can get Lady Lotus’s

want to see what our

up at him.

to remember her. Clinging too tightly can be exhausting, Ellinor. I hope

let go! Even if the whole world betrays my mother, I won’t! You can forget

let’s not talk about the sad stuff. It’s late; I’ll show you to your room. You might need some time

up and followed

the door, he saw

get

to reality, glanced at his brother and then Ellinor, and blurted

up!” Balfour

knew Ellinor didn’t want people to know her identity, but he never expected this brat to overhear