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.

brief flicker of surprise crossed his face, but he quickly regained his composure and went back to chatting with an older gentleman, not

encounter and redirected her attention to other parts

older men and women, with

not really the hip and happening party younger people

up a quaint stage in the middle of the hall. A performance was

today

there to drop off a gift, sit politely for a bit, and then scram at the earliest

was just too darn

She had a soft spot for traditional art forms

any playmates, she devoured all the books she could find. In her free time, she’d seek

she was actually having a ball at this

home had a very cozy and welcoming

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