The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2364

Balfour unflinching demeanor indeed threw the kidnappers for a loop.

After all, the fate of both him and the young girl beside him was firmly in their grasp; they had no reason to fear Balfour.

The leader of the gang, known to the others simply as Boss, sported a terrifying scar slashing across his face. He toyed with a sharp switchblade, tapping it provocatively against Balfour’s cheek and sneered, “I doubt you’d dare pull any stunts with us watching, huh? Where’s the card? Which pocket? Hand over the cash, and maybe we’ll cut you loose.”

Victoria shivered beside him, feeling the kidnappers closing in. She longed to edge closer to Balfour for comfort. Though Balfour’s blindfold had been removed, she was deemed inconsequential, and thus, ignored.

Her subtle attempts to squirm closer angered the Boss, who struck her across the face, sending her crashing to the ground.

Be careful, or I’ll drag you out and put a bullet in

and licked his lips. “Boss, if you’re sick of this dame, why not let us take her

from them. His face paled with urgency. “I can give you money. My grandfather can prepare a hefty sum. But our safety is paramount. You can’t touch

floored by the man’s blow, didn’t dare make a sound, whimpering softly, fearing that any louder cries would incite the gang’s

words. “Hey, who do you think you are? You’re not the high and mighty Mr. Howard now. You’re our hostage, as easy to snuff out as an ant! Don’t get cocky with us, or you’ll learn

and his reaction. Clearly, his word was law in this gang. Balfour took note of the power dynamic.

folks to get into relationships so early. Aren’t you rich kids playing around just like we did back in the day? Tell me,

close to Balfour, draping an arm over his shoulder. Balfour felt a wave of revulsion, the stench nearly overwhelming, but he