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?

the suite where Marcus and Tristan

Marcus closed the door, stood up from his wheelchair, and took

mood had been sour ever since he saw

Ellinor have to show up with Bartlett at that scenic spot? Did they really have to enjoy the scenery together?

were like a lump in Marcus’

towering figure stood up with a mix of admiration and awe in his eyes. “Dad, you’re so tall! Can I be as

saw traces of Ellinor on his face. He tousled Tristan’s hair lightly as he

asked, “Dad, are you in a bad mood?”

find

it that obvious? Even

father’s silence confirmed Tristan’s suspicions.

he was in a bad mood, his whole aura was different. Most people might not

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

son had hit the nail right on the head. Marcus narrowed his eyes and glared at Tristan. “You think that flashy guy is handsome? What

jealousy amusing and endearing. He couldn’t help but cover his mouth to stifle his