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.

of Blue River Estates was, its

the overall value, the price was utterly

of them were fools. Who would bid an

land?

smile. “I appreciate your sentiment, Mr. Howard. I do have the money, but I believe something is off with this price. I will go and investigate who the person

was well aware of the issue with the price, but he had promised his sister he would secure Blue River Estates

time.

was willing to pay the outrageous premium to satisfy his

a fool. Even if Balfour insisted on playing the

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

Ellinor heard him but didn’t slow her pace, pushing the

couldn’t leave the three little

brow in frustration

directly across the courtyard

seeing her leave, immédiately asked, “Ms. Mendoza, where are you going?”

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