The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2255

Balfour furrowed his brows, taking on the stance of a man ready to negotiate. “Listen, I’m quite sure I can provide you anything you desire. We live in a society governed by laws. If you harm the woman you’re holding, do you really think you can get away with it? Besides, there are two eyewitnesses right here myself and this woman. If you go through with this, you’ll spend the rest of your days behind bars. So, think hard- do you want to make a deal with me, or spend your life in a cell with no view of the sky?”

Kael’s nostrils flared, clearly rankled by Balfour’s superior attitude.

“Mr. Howard, I get it, you’re somebody! But right now, you want this woman alive, don’t you? Her life’s in my hands, so you better listen up! You do as I say, cut the pretentious

I crap. I’m not a fool, you know?”

Margot’s heart was in her throat. She noticed Thalia was weakening under Kael’s grip, her legs kicking feebly on the ground.

Thalia first, then we can talk! We mean no offense – just looking to reason with you, big guy. Could you release

Thalia, thinking she might be already gone, and let go abruptly, only to suddenly

not thinking of calling the cops, I won’t hurt her! Please understand, I don’t want to do this – I’ve got my reasons,” he said, his voice betraying panic

moment he was all bravado, the next he was pleading pitifully. Balfour

of no return

tell us what you need, and as long as it’s within our power, we’ll agree.”

realized her words were emboldened by the man beside her, for her, Thalia’s life mattered

the initiative, engaging Kael in conversation while Balfour watched for an