The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2613

Balfour finally, with a weight in his heart that felt like a sack of potatoes, gave a solemn nod. “Don’t worry, Mr, Lewis, my word is my bond.”

“Good, with your word, I can rest easy,” Elton replied, his voice a mixture of relief and

concern.

The die was cast, and Victoria, despite her fierce resistance, could not stop their

movements.

Balfour and Elton tiptoed to the large window at the back, working to pry off the wire mesh quietly, while she kept watch.

She held her breath, afraid to make even the slightest noise that might wake the two thugs snoring like freight trains outside the door.

“Hurry up!” Victoria whispered urgently.

the task being

“Thud-”

hit the window frame, sending a sharp sound into the air, freezing all three of

kidnappers, praying they wouldn’t wake up

it was the dead of the night, their sleep was deep;

and it wasn’t until the wire mesh was lifted enough for Balfour

Victoria switched places.

her father through tear-blurred eyes. Balfour had already crawled

He pretended to casually wipe them and

move faster but

end, it was Victoria who steeled her resolve. Biting

take care,”

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reply. He knew that this time, his

crept past the two thugs and ran towards the courtyard gate. Just before he made it to the exit, he paused