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.

Ellinor, what’s up? Need

voice echoed from the other

raised an eyebrow. “It’s you? Hang on, I’ll

went outside, instructing the two

as the Howard family’s iron gate opened, Theo drove in, parking the car

belt, got out of the car, and briskly walked

was taken aback by his sister’s abrupt question. “Patricia? Isn’t she still in

out! Don’t you know? You’ve always been so

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

you not

placed 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 on? Why are you looking for her

might have something to do with Patricia 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

a while ago. Chase confirmed it too. She