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.

how desirable the location of Blue River Estates

overall value, the price was utterly

wealthy, but none of them were fools. Who would bid an

land?

Howard. I do have the money, but I believe something

promised his sister he would secure Blue River Estates for her.

time.

was willing to pay the outrageous premium

not one to be taken for a fool. Even if

Baber to stay and look after the younger kids with their uncle.

at her departure and called out her name. Ellinor heard him but didn’t

the three little

brow in frustration and

Ellinor looked at the one directly across the courtyard and made her way

asked, “Ms. Mendoza, where are you going?”

raised her hand dismissively. “Don’t follow me. I’m just