The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 452

Patricia was eyeing Ellinor and Ellinor was looking right back at her.

Why was Ellinor in Balfour's office? What was she up to?

At the same time, the sound of sturdy footsteps was drawing nearer.

Patricia knew it was Theo coming to check on things, but she didn’t want him to see Ellinor again.

After a moment of thought, a sly grin crossed Patricia's face and she loudly said, "Balfour, when did you start keeping a cat in your office? The poor thing just choked on some fish it was eating. Good thing it coughed it up, or we could've had a real situation on our hands! You need to be careful not to feed such a small cat fish!"

Balfour got the hint from Patricia's words and responded, "Ah, my bad, first time owning a cat. I'll keep that in mind."

With Balfour's cooperation, Patricia threw Ellinor a cautionary look, then stepped out from behind the bookshelf, blocking Theo's path. She feigned innocence, saying, "Mr. Blanchet, Balfour just got a kitten. I went over and it hid; I can't see it now!"

Theo glanced at Patricia, then his stern gaze turned to the row of bookshelves, filled with suspicion.

Ellinor felt the threat. She took a deep breath to suppress her nausea.

Worried that Theo might come over, she forced a smile and went along with Patricia's story, softly meowing. "Meow, meow~"

"I'm starving! Balfour, Mr. Blanchet and I are heading to the restaurant. Don't forget to join us when you're done!" Patricia said, tugging at Theo's sleeve, "Mr. Blanchet, let's go!"

Hearing the meowing, Theo's deep gaze dimmed a bit. He withdrew his gaze and left with Patricia.

Balfour was left alone in the office.