The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1686

For reasons she couldn’t quite explain, she had a bad feeling in the pit of her stomach.

Without a moment’s hesitation, she whipped out her phone and dialed her boss’ number.

The phone rang endlessly, but no one picked up.

After the busy tone, Ida immediately dialed the Blanchet Villa, asking if Ellinor was home, only to receive a negative response.

Ida’s feeling of unease intensified. She pocketed her phone and turned to Byran. “When did she leave the hospital?”

Byran pondered for a moment. “About an hour or so before you arrived. My brother took her home. Why?”

Ida’s brow knitted. “Call your brother and ask if she is with him. Quick!”

was confused by Ida’s urgency, but seeing her anxious state, he complied and dialed

hesitant to call his brother.

was no answer to the

without speaking, Ida guessed the situation. “No

my brother isn’t picking up either. What’s going

confessed. “I saw Sophia when I was coming up to find you. I have a feeling that she didn’t come alone.

turned serious. “Are you worried that my brother and sister ran into Theo and haven’t

Sophia heading in a certain direction in the hospital. I’m going to go check it out.”

followed. “I’ll

brows. “You should stay with your father. He needs you

How can I let you face that vicious woman alone?! My father has our servants with him; he will be fine for now. Plus, seeing my sister alive and well has dissuaded him from any thoughts of suicide. It’s okay if I accompany you for a bit.”

him off; he

waste. She needed to

means to keep Theo by her side, so Ida was worried that the extreme woman might