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 composure and

the encounter and redirected her attention to other parts of the hall, observing the scene in

and women,

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

up a quaint stage in the middle

guns today could sit through

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

party was just too darn

Ellinor. She had a soft spot for

without any playmates, she devoured all the books she could find. In her free time, she’d seek out traditional performances, and over time, she

actually having a ball at this

family’s home had a very

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 her subconscious.