The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo)
Chapter 574

Chapter 574

Byran, looking a tad uneasy, said, “I was really tired from doing my homework this morning

so I went out for a walk to give my brain a bit of rest

“Tired from doing homework?

Balfour, as if he heard a joke that wasn't funny, smirked and looked at him sternly, “You didn't even get With his head hanging low in embarrassment, Byran stuttered

Balfour, with a look of disappointment, stared at Byran, “Go back and do your homework right now By become the least of your worries!”

“Oh, got it Byran turned around, looking pretty mortified He didn't even dare sneak a glance at Ellinor After Byran left, Ellinor saw that Balfour was still sitting at her desk, showing no signs of leaving

“Mr. Howard, would you like some coffee? She said as she walked in, smiling.

Balfour looked at her with a serious and detached expression, “Ellinor, what exactly are you trying to dc Ellinor raised an eyebrow.

“Mr. Howard, all I did was ask if you wanted some coffee What else could I possibly da?"

Balfour gave her a contemptuous look, “Ms Mendoza, you're clearly just looking for opportunities right Ellinor laughed.

“Mr. Howard, you and Patricia truly are two peas in a pod. You both view me as someone desperate to I Beg her to join the Howard family?

Balfour thought her delusions of grandeur were not only arrogant but also laughable. Beg her? That wc Without a

word, he stared at Ellinor’s face for a moment, his gaze slowly drifting down to her belly, his eyes cold a “Ellinor, there are things I haven't explicitly said, but that doesn't mean I'm not aware. Things will event Ellinor was taken aback, not fully understanding Balfour's words, but she could clearly feel his murdero “Mr. Howard, your words are too profound. I need to ponder over it

“Ms. Mendoza, you're smart. I believe you'll find the right answer soon. It would be best not to disappoi With that, Balfour gracefully stood up, not intending to stay in her office any longer.

As he walked past Ellinor, Balfour added. “You were absent

without leave today, so you won't be receiving today’s wages."

Ellinor fell silent

First, she was dragged out by Byran to help him buy a gift, and now her wages were docked by Balfour. It was clear that she couldn't peacefully coexist with the Howard family and its members.

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