The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 452

Patricia knew it was Theo coming to check on things, but she didn’t want him to see Ellinor again

After a moment of thought, a sly grin crossed Patricia’s face and she loudly said, “Balfour, when did you start keeping a cat in your office? The poor thing just choked on some fish it was eating. Good thing it coughed it up, or we could’ve had a real situation on our hands! You need to be careful not to feed such a small cat fish!

Balfour got the hint from Patricia’s words and responded, “Ah, my bad, first time owning a cat. I’ll keep that in mind.”

With Balfour’s cooperation, Patricia threw Ellinor a cautionary look, then stepped out from behind the bookshelf, blocking Theo’s path. She feigned innocence, saying ‘Mr. Blanchet, Balfour just got a kitten. I went over and it hid, I can’t see it now!”

Theo glanced at Patricia, then his stern gaze turned to the row of bookshelves, filled with suspicion.

a deep breath to suppress her

forced a smile and went

starving! Balfour, Mr. Blanchet and I are heading to the restaurant. Don’t forget to join us when you’re

gol”

Theo’s deep gaze dimmed a bit.

alone

his chair and

behind the bookshelves with

looked at her sideways, ‘Ms. Mendoza, what were

I just didn’t want

for a moment, then purposely asked. “You didn’t

to see him. There’s no

in his chair, his posture exuding contempt for