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?”

think Patricia’s returning will threaten your status as Mrs. Blanchel, so

laughed, saying, “If she

beside her, furrowed his

his handsome

on, she appeared relaxed. “I’m not playing anything. I really don’t care about the title.

bit down on his

Balfour and everyone else in the room

many women in the world wouldn’t want to be associated with Theo, wouldn’t dream of marrying into the Blanchet family, and wouldn’t enjoying the wealth and power a man

girl like Elinor, who’s never seen the finer

that position, who would

made her seem more

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

kind offer, Mr.

his eyebrows. Looking at her fearless ignorance, he laughed again. “Alright then,

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