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.

were drenched in sweat. Despite the task being manageable, the

“Thud-”

sharp sound into the air, freezing

the two kidnappers, praying

the kidnappers had been drinking earlier and it was the dead of

their efforts, and it wasn’t until the wire mesh was lifted enough for Balfour and Victoria

and Victoria

eyes. Balfour had already crawled out and was waiting to help her through

He pretended to casually wipe them

faster but nudging her now felt too cruel- this farewell could mean they’d never see each other

who steeled her resolve. Biting her lip, she

care,” she

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didn’t reply. He knew that this time, his promise

courtyard gate. Just before he made it to the exit, he paused inside to count seconds in his