The Kiss that Sparked it All

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.

then laughed, saying, “If she wants that

sitting beside her,

his handsome face: “Ms. Mendoza, playing

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

say this, Theo bit down

in the room thought Elinor was

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

the finer things in life, wouldn’t

to claim that position, who would let go easily? Who would willingly give it

just made

up? I’ll give you one last chance. If you admit to attacking Patricia, 1 can consider your help to old Mr. Howard and ask the court to be

the kind offer, Mr. Howard, but I’ll

Looking at her fearless ignorance, he laughed again. “Alright then, Ms. Mendoza, brace yourself