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.

quickly regained his

her attention to other parts of the hall, observing the scene

was made up of older men and women, with a sprinkle of young people here and

had an old–school vibe; it was not really the hip

a classy orchestra, they’d set up a quaint stage in the middle of the hall. A performance was

young guns today could sit through something like

gift, sit politely for a bit, and then scram at

was just

Ellinor. She had a soft spot for traditional art

In her free time, she’d seek out traditional performances, and over

a ball at this

had a very cozy and welcoming

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