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.

think you’re doing, you little tramp? Can’t keep still under my watch? Be careful, or I’ll drag you out and put a bullet in your head! Damn,

you’re sick of this dame,

you money. My grandfather can prepare a hefty sum. But our safety is paramount. You can’t touch this

blow, didn’t dare make a sound, whimpering

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

as they spoke, they didn’t dare lay a hand on Victoria, all glancing at the Boss and his reaction. Clearly, his word was law in

Boss chuckled lowly instead of getting angry. “I didn’t expect you young folks to get into relationships so early. Aren’t you rich kids playing around just like we did back in the day? Tell me,

a wave of revulsion, the stench nearly overwhelming,