The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo)
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Chapter 297

Balfour sat up straight, leaning forward with his hands crossed between his knees, showcasing his se Elinor casually responded, “Sure.”

Balfour began his interrogation: “Two nights ago, Ms. Mendoza, you visited the Trent River, correct?” Elinor nodded. “Yes, I was at the Trent River two nights ago.”

Balfour continued, “May I ask why you went to Trent River, Ms. Mendoza? Were you feeling down an clear your head?”

Elinor frowned. “Does my mood have anything to do with the case?”

A glint of meaning flashed in Balfour's eyes. “Indeed, please don't dodge my question, Ms. Mendoza Elinor considered her mood at the time a complex mix of emotions hard to put into words. “I was jus Balfour cracked a small smile and said, “That night just so happened to be when my sister returned fi night, Ms. Mendoza. You saw it all, right?”

Theo's eyes narrowed as he slowly sipped his water, watching Elinor’s reaction.

Elinor recalled the scene at Pearl Moon, full of pink tulips, and Patricia jumping out of the gift box an “Ms. Mendoza, why aren't you speaking? Don't you want to admit you saw the grand and romantic f Balfour's tone was mild, but his words stung.

Elinor felt the gaze of another man on her aside from Balfour.

She pulled herself together and looked at Balfour squarely, saying, “Yes, I was at

Pearl Moon that day and saw what you're talking about.

So what?”

Balfour's smile disappeared as he abruptly stood up. “So, from that moment on, you considered Patr Elinor was taken aback, then

lightly laughed, “No, you're mistaken. I neither had the time nor the money, and I've never met this z questioning!”

“Ms. Mendoza, please stay calm; I'll present the evidence right away.”

With a wave of his hand, Balfour's secretary handed him a phone.

“Do you remember the internet celebrity who parked in a non—

designated area at the Trent River the other night? She was live streaming at the Trent River and acci this phone!

With video, comes truth!”