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.

in sweat. Despite the task being manageable, the need to be silent made it

“Thud-”

window frame, sending a sharp sound into

two kidnappers, praying they wouldn’t

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

the wire mesh was lifted enough for Balfour and Victoria

Victoria

crawled out and was waiting to help

too. He pretended to casually wipe them

the turmoil inside. He wanted Victoria to move faster but nudging her now felt too cruel- this farewell could mean they’d never

the end, it was Victoria who steeled her resolve.

care,”

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

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