The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 230

After a long silence from Theo, Haillie spoke up again

“Theo, you know the score with our family. If you pull out your investment now, the Knotts family’s business will go down the drain!”

Theo, standing on the open air balcony of the suite, lit up à cigarette and looked at the nervous Haille

“The Blanchet Corporation isn’t a charity. The problems in your family didn’t just pop up overnight. The money the Blanchet Corporation has been investing in your family has been dwindling year after year I’ve been turning a blind eye because we’ve been pals for years. But now, if you didn’t consider me a friend, then there’s no reason for the Blanchet Corporation to continue helping the Knotts family”

Haillie shook her head frantically, trying to explain. “Theo, not How could you think that? When did I ever stop considering you a friend? We’ve known each other since we were kids, you’re one of my closest friends!”

“Really? If we’re friends, why do you keep

I have any ties to Ellinor. I admit I can’t stand her

cut her off, “My wife is my business. If you dare to mess with her, you’re messing with me!”

words left Haillie

and I won’t do it

a friend after you played around with my wife’s safety,

me because of Ellinor? We’ve known each other

pray my wife’s okay. If she feels anything wrong today, you and your family will pay a much

was frozen in place

so coldly towards her or any of

her as “Haillie” felt distant. It wasn’t how friends would

really

known each other for so

to Haillie but put out his cigarette and