The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 296

Elinor turned to Balfour and said, “Seems like the check I gave you yesterday didn’t do its job. Weren’t we clear that you disappeared from my sight for a year after you took my money? It’s not even 24 hours; why are you here again?”

Balfour, having experienced Elinor’s unpredictable antics, wasn’t surprised. He said seriously, “Ms. Mendoza, now’s not the time for jokes. If it weren’t for Patricia’s case, I wouldn’t bother you.”

Elinor took a leisurely sip of water and said, “About Patricia’s case, I’ve told the police everything. Mr. Howard, if you have any questions, you can ask the police directly.”

Balfour looked at her with a polite yet cold gaze and said, “I’m here to speak with you with the police’s consent.”

Elinor: “Speak with me?”

“Mr. Blanchet, please step aside for a moment. We need to

pockets, stood solid as a rock without uttering a word.

seemed a bit awkward seeing this: “Mr.

water. Could you put it away for me?

move her hands far apart; she awkwardly held the cup

calmly took the cup from her. But instead of putting it

armrest, propped his forehead, took a

the police was surprised by Theo’s seemingly

hated physical contact with others, was actually drinking from the same straw Elinor used and didn’t seem

move Theo made. Her eyes first showed tension, then became dim, and her fists

her hand, sat down with her on the sofa in the ward, gently patted her shoulder, and

record. The machine and manual recording were carried out