The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 500

The atmosphere suddenly got so tense that you could cut it with a knife. There was dead silence all around

Was Mr Blanchet eyeballing Balfour’s secretary?

Theo’s gaze was cold and piercing hinting at some complex and dangerous undercurrents that sent shivers down your spine, even as an onlooker

Aunt Bluna also noticed something was off about Theo’s gaze

Why was he eveing Balfour’s secretary like a kid in a candy store?

Wasn’t Theo satisfied with Patricia? How could he be eyeing another girl?

Men! They were never satisfied with what they had and always wanted more. But She had gotta admit, his taste wasn’t half bad. That girl, Ellinor, was a real looker

Aunt Bluna wasn’t exactly thrilled about Theo’s arrival and was about to tell him to hit the road when a servant who seemed to be looking for something walked up, saying “Mrs. Bluna, there you are! Mr. Howard wants you to come quickly. He says he’s got something to ask you”

“What’s it about?” Mrs. Bluna asked.

He only told me it was urgent and

nod, apologized to the other guests, and followed the

broke the uncomfortable silence and people started whispering amongst

keep looking

they know each

but Mr. Blanchet

“What’s going on?”

saw Theo’s gaze fixed on

out, affectionately tugging at Theo’s sleeve. Theo, you must be

need. I’m leaving soon’

Then, I’ll go with you”

so late, the usually silent Balfour stepped in, “Theo, why don’t

“Yeah, Theo, stick around. Jonah Wyton and Kemp are here

Haillie purposefully blocked

got things

headed

passed Ellinor, he paused and gave

it was just