Chapter 300

Theo sat there, a straw still hanging out of his mouth, looking like he was sipping on water but not uttering a word.

The man remained silent, and Patricia thought he might not have heard her. So she moved closer, tugging at the corner of his shirt. “Mr. Blanchet, what’s going on?”

Theo still didn’t respond; he didn’t even look her way and seemed to be lost in thought..

Seeing Patricia being ignored, Balfour stepped forward, shielding Patricia and shooting Theo a disapproving glance before turning to Elinor on the hospital bed and saying:

“Ms. Mendoza, because you helped old Mr. Howard the other day, I can believe you’re not a bad egg and that you would lend a hand to a stranger in need. But when something threatens your interests, you’re not so kind–hearted. No matter who it is, you’ll act decisively, am I right?”

Elinor looked puzzled. “Threatening my interests? What interests of mine?”

will threaten your status as Mrs. Blanchel, so you took action,

aback, then laughed, saying, “If she wants

sitting beside her, furrowed

sarcastic smile appeared on his handsome face: “Ms.

playing anything. I really don’t care about the

Theo bit down on his straw, his

the room thought

to be associated with Theo, wouldn’t dream of marrying into the Blanchet family, and wouldn’t enjoying the wealth

a country girl like Elinor, who’s never seen the finer things in life, wouldn’t

who would let go easily? Who would willingly give

made her seem

sure you want to keep this up? I’ll give you one last chance. If you admit to attacking Patricia, 1 can consider

yawned, “Thanks for the kind offer, Mr. Howard, but I’ll

ignorance, he laughed again. “Alright

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