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

was taken aback, then laughed, saying, “If she wants that title, she can have

beside her, furrowed his

was taken aback, then a sarcastic smile appeared on his handsome face: “Ms. Mendoza, playing the generous one now won’t lessen your

relaxed. “I’m not playing anything. I really don’t care about the

this, Theo bit down on his straw, his gaze

in the

wouldn’t want to be associated with Theo, wouldn’t dream of

seen the finer things in life, wouldn’t she always fantasize about

chance to claim that position, who

just made

one last chance. If you admit to attacking Patricia, 1 can consider your help to old Mr. Howard and ask the court

yawned, “Thanks for the kind offer,

at her fearless ignorance, he laughed

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