The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1474

Ellinor was a touch irritated by Balfour’s excessive coddling of their children.

“Mr. Howard, quit spoiling the kids for a moment. Has the auction for the Blue River Estates started yet?”

Balfour glanced at her. “It’s been won.”

Ellinor felt relieved to hear that the property she wanted had been secured. “What was the winning bid?”

Balfour raised his hand, showing her a single finger.

Ellinor squinted her eyes. “A hundred million?”

Balfour nodded. “Someone from another booth was bidding aggressively. They ended up raising the price to this amount. Don’t worry; even if it’s beyond your budget, I’ll cover the cost.”

The amount was indeed way beyond Ellinor’s budget.

River Estates was, its size wasn’t substantial. Paying

the price

but none of them were fools. Who would bid an absurdly high price that was far over the market value for a piece

land?

sentiment, Mr. Howard. I do have the money, but I believe something is

sister he would secure Blue River Estates for her. Therefore, he didn’t back down

time.

the outrageous premium to satisfy his

fool. Even if Balfour insisted on playing the part, she wouldn’t

after the

at her departure and called out her name. Ellinor heard him but didn’t slow her pace, pushing the door

to follow her, but he couldn’t leave the three little ones unattended. He didn’t want to risk losing

his brow in

one directly across the courtyard and made her way towards it.

asked, “Ms. Mendoza, where

dismissively. “Don’t follow me. I’m just going to check something and will be