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.

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

the price was utterly

were wealthy, but none of them were fools. Who would bid an absurdly high price that was far over

land?

money, but I believe something is off with this price. I will go

with the price, but he had promised his sister he would secure Blue River Estates for her. Therefore, he didn’t back down at the

time.

to pay the outrageous premium

one to be taken for a fool. Even if Balfour

stay and look after the younger kids with their uncle. Then she rose and

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

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

pinched his brow in frustration and

the one directly across the courtyard and made her

immédiately asked, “Ms. Mendoza, where

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