The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 300

Theo sat there, a straw still hanging out of his mouth, looking like he was sipping on water but not uttering a word.

The man remained silent, and Patricia thought he might not have heard her. So she moved closer, tugging at the corner of his shirt. "Mr. Blanchet, what's going on?"

Theo still didn't respond; he didn't even look her way and seemed to be lost in thought.

Seeing Patricia being ignored, Balfour stepped forward, shielding Patricia and shooting Theo a disapproving glance before turning to Elinor on the hospital bed and saying:

"Ms. Mendoza, because you helped old Mr. Howard the other day, I can believe you're not a bad egg and that you would lend a hand to a stranger in need. But when something threatens your interests, you're not so kind-hearted. No matter who it is, you'll act decisively, am I right?"

Elinor looked puzzled. "Threatening my interests? What interests of mine?"

Balfour squinted. "You think Patricia’s returning will threaten your status as Mrs. Blanchet, so you took action, didn't you?"

Elinor was taken aback, then laughed, saying, "If she wants that title, she can have it."

Theo, sitting beside her, furrowed his brows.

Balfour was taken aback, then a sarcastic smile appeared on his handsome face: "Ms. Mendoza, playing the generous one now won't lessen your guilt."

Elinor looked at him nonchalantly; even with handcuffs on, she appeared relaxed. "I'm not playing anything. I really don't care about the title. Whoever likes it, can have it!"

Hearing her say this, Theo bit down on his straw, his gaze growing darker.

Aside from him, Balfour and everyone else in the room thought Elinor was just putting on airs!

How many women in the world wouldn't want to be associated with Theo, wouldn't dream of marrying into the Blanchet family, and wouldn’t enjoying the wealth and power a man could offer?