The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 588

Ellinor shifted her gaze to the banquet hall’s entrance.

In walked Balfour, decked out in a light–colored suit, exuding an undeniable charm.

Guests nocked to him, raising glasses, exchanging greetings, and creating quite the buzz.

In fact, when Theo walked in earlier, he had quite the fan club too. But Theo’s icy demeanor meant he wasn’t exactly the warmest guy in the room. The crowd soon got the hint and backed off.

Balfour, on the other hand, handled the compliments and attention like a pro. He’d raise his glass and flash a smile, cleverly feeding off the crowd’s energy. But beneath the pleasantries, one could sense a cold indifference.

but he quickly regained his composure

and redirected her attention to other parts

and women, with a

had an old–school vibe; it was not really the hip and happening party younger people

floor and a classy orchestra, they’d set up a quaint stage in the middle of the

guns today could sit

a gift, sit politely for a bit, and then

just too darn

She had a soft spot for traditional art forms

monastery without any playmates, she devoured all the books she could find. In her free

she was actually having a

family’s home had a very

she’d been here as a kid. Maybe her mom had brought her over? Her mom’s hometown was always filled with sweet and warm memories. She couldn’t recall the specifics, but the feeling lingered in