The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1865

The wall lamp in the living room was still on. Balfour sat alone in the dimness while puffing on a cigar. He had dismissed his staff for the night since he preferred to sit alone in the quiet for a while.

The cigar was still lit, and tendrils of smoke spiraled towards the ceiling. Yet Balfour had barely taken a few puffs. He was seemingly lost in thought.

From his position near the windows, he had a clear view of the mansion’s grand iron gate. Suddenly, a beam of bright light shot in, falling directly onto his

eyes.

Headlights?

Who could be visiting at such a late hour? Annoyed, Balfour flicked the ash off his cigar. As if on cue, his smartphone on the nearby table buzzed.

Without much interest, he glanced at the screen. His eyes immediately lit up, and he swiftly picked up the call.

what’s up? Need something?”

from the other end. “Open the

raised an eyebrow. “It’s you? Hang on, I’ll have someone open it for

went outside, instructing the two guards on duty to open

Theo drove

her seat belt, got out of the car, and briskly walked

still in jail? Why are you asking about her all

“She’s out! Don’t you know? You’ve always been so fond of her;

though he wasn’t sure what had happened,

you not

a hand on her shoulder, trying to calm her down. Then he turned to Theo, who had just gotten out of the car. “What’s going

released on parole.” “What? Baber’s been kidnapped?” Balfour’s face tightened. He finally understood why

her a while ago. Chase confirmed it too. She behaved well in prison and was granted