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

“Thud-”

frame, sending a sharp sound into the air, freezing all three of them.

onto the two kidnappers, praying they wouldn’t wake up

earlier and it was the dead of the night, their

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

Victoria switched

Balfour had already crawled out and was waiting to help her

to casually wipe them

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

was Victoria who steeled her resolve. Biting

care,” she whispered.

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that this time, his promise might be broken.

the exit, he paused inside to count seconds in