The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1320

Byran rubbed his head, which was still hurting from Balfour’s smack, but he was still curious. “What’s up with Theo?”

Balfour’s expression was serious. “When we go in, don’t mention what Sophia said earlier in front of Ellinor, and don’t bring up Theo!”

Balfour avoided his question, and Byran couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off.

Were Ida and her brother hiding the same thing from Ellinor?

When the two brothers walked in, Ellinor had finished her lunch and was idly scrolling through her phone on the couch..

“Ellinor.” Balfour called her softly.

Ellinor looked up at him, feeling a bit surprised. “Why are you home so early today?”

Balfour sat next to her and smiled. “There’s not much going on at the company this afternoon, so I figured I’d come home and keep you company.”

Ellinor replied indifferently, “Don’t bother. I’m fine by myself; I don’t need company.”

really mind Ellinor’s aloofness anymore. He had

at Byran, who was standing behind Balfour, and asked casually, “Did that woman leave?”

nodded. “Uh-huh, she’s

she say she needed

guilty and received a subtle glare from Balfour. He quickly shook his head. “No! I think she was just looking for something

figured as much. What good could come out of Sophia looking

the money she transferred to Theo still hadn’t been

she looked at

guy be

and wrote, “Please accept. Let’s

still hadn’t accepted the money or responded to her message.

a heaviness in her chest; it was an indescribable

asked Balfour, “Do you know what Theo

at this question. His smile now a bit forced.

was afraid Ellinor had caught on to something, even

to do with him. But I want to pay him for the painting. I