The Kiss that Sparked it All

Prosperity Auction House.

Balfour picked up Ellinor from the Blanchet Villa first thing in the morning and brought her with him to the auction.

Layla insisted on accompanying her mother, and Ellinor, unable to resist her daughter’s coquettish charm, decided to bring Baber and ‘Adrian’ along as well.

As they stepped into the auction house, the manager greeted them with respect. “Mr. Howard, welcome. Your box has been reserved. Let me show you the way.”

Balfour, cradling Layla in his arms, nodded slightly and followed the manager at a leisurely pace.

Ellinor and her two sons followed closely behind.

they were on the second floor, they got a good view of the packed auction hall

at the crowd below. “Quite a turnout for this auction. Seems like there will be some interesting

manager nodded with a smile. “Indeed. Most people here are interested in the

and instructed the manager on what to get him. “No coffee. Bring

“Of course, Mr. Howard. I will arrange for snacks and drinks for the young ones right

little one in his arms, spoke softly, “Layla, what would you like to eat today? Let Uncle know, and once Uncle and Mommy are

like he was handling a delicate

big, bright eyes and replied obediently, “Uncle, you should ask Mommy. Whatever Mommy wants to eat, that’s

little nose. “Such a small child, and yet

Mommy is the best. Of

couldn’t help but laugh at the

first placed the older Baber on a chair by her side, and then, held the slightly unwell Adrian, took a seat next to Balfour. She narrowed her eyes and looked at the crowd below. “Everyone seems to have their eyes on that plot of land. The bidding is going to be fierce today.”

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