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

you? Hang on, I’ll have someone

to Ellinor, Balfour quickly got up and went outside, instructing the two guards on duty

opened, Theo drove in, parking the car right in front of

of the car, and briskly

“Patricia? Isn’t she still in jail? Why

at Balfour’s clothes and screamed, “She’s out! Don’t you know? You’ve always been so fond of her; how could know

never seen Ellinor this rattled. Even though he wasn’t sure what had happened, he

you not

who had just gotten out of the car. “What’s going on? Why are you looking for her this late?”

since he was just released on parole.” “What? Baber’s been kidnapped?” Balfour’s face tightened. He finally understood why Ellinor was so panicked. “Ellinor, who told you Patricia was out on parole? I didn’t even know about it!”

Chase confirmed it too. She behaved