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.

under my watch? Be careful, or I’ll drag you out and put a bullet in your head! Damn, I hate whiny brats – all tears and no sense. You think

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

expected such vile thoughts from them. His face paled with urgency. “I can give you money. My grandfather can prepare a hefty

dare make a sound, whimpering softly, fearing that any louder cries would incite the gang’s wrath.

“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

at the Boss and his reaction. Clearly, his word

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, have you ever done anything over the line?”

Balfour felt a wave of revulsion, the stench nearly overwhelming, but he kept