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

closed the door, stood up from his wheelchair, and took off his jacket, throwing it on the bed.

been sour ever since he

scenic spot? Did they really have to enjoy the scenery together?

and irritation were like a lump in Marcus’ throat.

his eyes. “Dad, you’re

tousled Tristan’s hair lightly as he said, “If

and asked, “Dad,

to find

it that obvious? Even his

father’s silence confirmed Tristan’s

stoic, but when he was in a bad mood, his whole aura was different. Most people might not notice the change, but

Ellinor, you’ve seemed upset. Are you not happy because there’s another

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

petty jealousy amusing and endearing. He couldn’t help but