The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 453

Ellinor, not in the mood to explain, retorted, “Mr. Howard, seems like you’re fine with Patricia marrying into the Blanchet family, that’s had beef with yours before?” Balfour’s expression screamed helplessness as he answered, “From a family perspective, I obviously wouldn’t want them together because I’d be roasted by the elders. But Patricia is head over heels for Theo; she can’t go on without him I can only do my best to protect her wishes and ensure her happiness. I won’t allow anybody to threaten Patricia’s happiness and safety, and I won’t be polite about it either Ms. Mendoza, I hope you get that.”

Ellinor looked at Balfour, a slight smile tugging at her lips. “Alright, I got it Patricia is lucky to have a brother like you”

Balfour didn’t care if Ellinor’s praise was genuine or fake, he just hoped she understood to steer clear of Theo and not mess with Patricia and Theo’s relationship

His love for Patricia included the feelings he had for missing Pearl Howard, two forms of affection wrapped into one.

Not being able to protect his mother and Pearl fifteen years ago was a lifelong regret.

So he couldn’t stomach Patricia suffering any form of harm.

Especially Ellinor, who always seemed to hurt Patricia. He couldn’t stand her.

emerged from behind the bookshelf, her position was different than when

was standing by Balfour’s desk, and from that angle, she

to peek at his stuff, but with a casual glance,

She was instantly frozen.

woman holding a toddler girl, with a boy

the photo looked familiar,

were strikingly similar to Ellinor’s memory of

memories, the fuzzy shadow

heart raced and her eyes turned

he shot Ellinor a warning look, then followed her gaze to the photo frame on his desk. He furrowed his brows and turned his most precious photo around,

may leave now! Quinton,

“Yes!”

urgent matter to Balfour, “Mr. Howard, there’s a problem with our client in

problem?” Balfour looked up

technical terms weren’t accurately translated and the client is very unhappy about this; they’ve already let the