The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1754

Thaddeus furrowed his brow. “It isn’t that I’m keeping you here, Sophia. It’s the fact that you’re also barred from leaving the country. It’s best you stay put and assist with the investigation.”

Sophia looked shocked once more. “What? Why? Why would that involve me? Why am I also being kept from leaving the country?”

Thaddeus took a deep drag from his cigar. “Have you forgotten? Three years ago, you came back for that man and managed some of the companies here. So some of the financial discrepancies happened under your watch. So, you have to stick around and cooperate with the investigation.”

Sophia’s brows knotted together like a pretzel.

How could this happen?!

If she was barred from leaving, didn’t that mean she wouldn’t be able to take Marcus away immediately? What if Ellinor decided to strike while the iron was hot?

Sophia’s feeling of uneasiness grew stronger, and she started to doubt the sudden crisis in her father’s companies.

It was all too coincidental, wasn’t it?

in the suite where Marcus and Tristan were.

door, stood up from his wheelchair, and

ever

up with Bartlett at that scenic spot? Did they really have

confusion and irritation were like

a mix of admiration and awe in his eyes. “Dad, you’re so tall! Can I be

of Ellinor on his face. He tousled Tristan’s hair lightly as he said, “If you want to grow tall, you have

asked, “Dad, are you in a bad mood?”

struggled to find a response.

it that obvious? Even

confirmed Tristan’s suspicions.

but when he was in a bad mood, his whole aura was different. Most people

since you saw Ellinor, you’ve seemed upset. Are you not happy because there’s another handsome guy with Ellinor?”

hit the nail right on the head. Marcus narrowed his eyes and glared at Tristan.

father’s petty jealousy amusing and endearing. He