The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo)
Chapter 588

Chapter 588

Ellinor shifted her gaze to the banquet hall's entrance.

In walked Balfour, decked out in a light-colored suit, exuding an undeniable charm.

Guests nocked to him, raising glasses, exchanging greetings, and creating quite the buzz.

In fact, when Theo walked in earlier, he had quite the fan club too. But Theo's icy demeanor meant he v Balfour, on the other hand, handled the compliments and attention like a pro. He'd raise his glass and f As Ellinor watched Balfour, he caught her eye. A brief flicker of surprise crossed his face, but he quickly I Ellinor shrugged off the encounter and redirected her attention to other parts of the hall, observing the Most of the crowd was made up of older men and women, with a sprinkle of young people here and the The birthday bash had an old-

school vibe; it was not really the hip and happening party younger people would enjoy.

Instead of a dance floor and a classy orchestra, they'd set up a quaint stage in the middle of the hall. A

But seriously, how many young guns today could sit through something like this?

Most

of them were there to drop off a gift, sit politely for a bit, and then scram at the earliest chance availab This party was just too darn boring

But not for Ellinor. She had a soft spot for traditional art forms

Growing up in a monastery without any playmates, she devoured all the books she could find. In her fre So she was actually having a ball at this party.

The Bagley family’s home had a very cozy and welcoming vibe.

She wondered if she'd been here as a kid. Maybe her mom had brought her over? Her mom's hometow: lingered in her subconscious.

Caught up in her thoughts, her eyes drifted back to old Mr. Bagley, who was chatting with a group of hi Mr. Bagley seemed to be in good health and spirits. But when the conversation turned to his missing da A pang of bitterness hit Ellinor. Her mom must've been a cherished daughter in this family. It was such

“Why are you here?”

Balfour's questioning voice snapped her out of her thoughts. Without missing a beat, she turned to him your grandfather's birthday

Balfour looked annoyed and furrowed his brows, “Who let you in?"

Ellinor said, “It was Ms. Howard"