The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1180

Chase and Ida had people out scouring everywhere for Ellinor, but they found a big fat nothing.

Where in the world was she hiding?

“Mr. Blanchet, we’re here.”

Theo snapped back to reality as he peered out the window. They’d arrived at the hotel where the business banquet was being held.

He murmured an acknowledgment, then hopped out of the car.

With a cool swagger, he stepped into the banquet hall.

A curvaceous woman dolled up in a fancy dress was making a beeline for him.

flirty smile, cooed. “Theo, what took you

this is some big-deal event; there’s no

a business banquet! Everyone’s here to exchange the latest news and resources, both domestic and international. You’re a businessman; how

Theo was entirely uninterested. He already had access to the most cutting-edge global

had been badgering him over the phone to show up. He’d been constantly blowing off their invites,

parties Jonah invited him to were way too rowdy. This business

giggled. “Alright, alright. If you don’t feel like mingling, let’s go find Mr. Wyton and Mr. Larios. They’re

gave a nod and

crossed paths with Balfour coming downstairs. The tension was thick as they locked eyes, but they brushed past each

Howard families, even if they

the fact that Balfour hadn’t taken a shot at Theo was him showing restraint. Exchange pleasantries? Fat

over the Ellinor matter, they

Balfour, so he headed