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?”

returning will threaten your status as Mrs. Blanchel,

“If

her, furrowed

then a sarcastic smile appeared on his handsome face: “Ms. Mendoza, playing the generous one now

at him nonchalantly; even with handcuffs on, she appeared relaxed. “I’m not playing anything. I really

say this, Theo bit down on his

the room thought

with Theo, wouldn’t dream of marrying into

finer things in life, wouldn’t she

got the chance to claim that position, who would let go

made

one last chance. If you admit to attacking Patricia, 1 can consider your help to

the kind offer, Mr. Howard, but I’ll

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

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