Theoâs gaze turned frosty âI havenât forgotten what Patricia did for me. Iâll make sure to return the favor âReally?â Balfour sneered, shooting Ellinor an ironic look.
Theo didnât have much to dispute in this matter. Because Patricia had once helped him, he always maintained a certain respect for the Howard family Without saying much more. Theo reached to hold Ellinorâs hand and was ready to leave âLetâs go homeâ
Ellinor tugged at Theoâs hand, signaling him to wait She wasnât in a rush to leave just yet.
Theo paused âWhatâs up?â
Ellinor looked calmly at Balfour âMr. Balfour, I want to ask, is it your family tradition to expect something in return after helping someone?
âWhat are you trying to say?â Balfour furrowed his brow âPatncia once saved Mr. Blanchet, so should he repay her? If he doesnât, is that considered ungrateful?â
Balfour fell silent, waiting for her to continue âWell, I helped your grandfather before. According to your logic, shouldnât he owe me? So, should you be calling me Granny right now?â
Balfourâs face turned pale âWhat did you say?â
Byran was dumbfounded. What was Ellinor saying?
Julius was also shocked. He never thought anyone would dare talk to Balfour like that.
Theoâs brow furrowed even more. He felt uncomfortable with her analogy Ellinor continued, âWhat Iâm trying to say is that helping others is an act of kindness, not a means to an end. Most compassionate people would extend a hand when they see someone in need. I believe Patricia didnât save Mr. Blanchet while hoping for something in return.â
Theo felt a warmth in his heart after hearing Ellinorâs defense.
Meanwhile, Balfour was taken aback and speechless.
âMr. Blanchet is not an ungrateful person. I donât appreciate your slander. Yes, Patricia did save Mr.
Blanchet and did him a favor. But he never abandoned Patricia. Whenever she called, he would always rush to help her. Anytime a call comes in, Patricia can summon my husband, an important man, to help you. He has always been responsible for the various issues Patricia encounters, hasnât he? If she needed a blood transfusion or an organ, I believe my husband would offer his without hesitation. But if you want to use morality to manipulate his feelings, thatâs just low!â
Balfour fell silent.
This was the first time in his life that he didnât know what to say.
Quinton had never seen Balfour be accused by a woman. He was angry and wanted to defend him, but with Balfour remaining silent, he didnât dare to act rashly