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!”

blowing out a puff of smoke, “Really? If we’re friends, why do you keep hurting my

also somewhat defiant, “Theo, we are friends, but I don’t think I have any ties to

off, “My wife is my business. If you dare

left

wrong, and I won’t do it again. Please, for the sake of our friendship, don’t pull out your investment.”

I’d still consider you a friend after you played around

with me because of Ellinor? We’ve known each other for so

wife’s okay. If she feels

was frozen in

Theo act so coldly towards

“Haillie” felt distant.

was really pissedi

known each

needed to say. He didn’t say anything more to Haillie but put out his cigarette and walked towards