Chapter 300
Theo sat there, a straw still hanging out
of his mouth, looking like he was sipping on water but not uttering a word.
The man remained silent, and Patricia thought he might not have heard her. So she moved closer, tu
Theo still didn't respond; he didnât even look her way and seemed to be lost in thought.
Seeing Patricia being ignored, Balfour stepped forward, shielding Patricia and shooting Theo a disap
"Ms. Mendoza, because you helped
old Mr. Howard the other day, I can believe you're not a bad egg and that you would lend a hand to
hearted. No matter who it is, you'll act decisively, am I right?â
Elinor looked puzzled. âThreatening my interests? What interests of mine?â
Balfour squinted. âYou think Patriciaâs returning will threaten your status as Mrs. Blanchel, so you tool
Elinor was taken aback, then laughed, saying, âIf she wants that title, she can have it.â
Theo, sitting beside her, furrowed his brows.
Balfour was taken aback, then a sarcastic smile appeared on his handsome face: âMs. Mendoza, playi
Elinor looked at him nonchalantly; even with handcuffs on, she appeared relaxed. âI'm not playing an
Hearing her say this, Theo bit down on his straw, his gaze growing darker.
Aside from him, Balfour and everyone else in the room thought Elinor was just putting on airs!
How many women in the world wouldn't want to be associated with Theo, wouldn't dream of marryi
Especially for a country girl like Elinor, who's never seen the finer things in life, wouldn't she always f:
Now that sheâs got the chance to claim that position,
who would let go easily? Who would willingly give it up?
Her words just made her seem more fake!
Balfour scoffed, âMs. Mendoza, are you sure you want to keep this up? I'll give you one last chance. I
Elinor yawned, âThanks for the kind offer, Mr. Howard, but I'll pass!â
Balfour elegantly adjusted his eyebrows. Looking at her fearless ignorance, he laughed again. âAlrigh
At that moment, a police officer closed his notebook, stood up, and said, âMr. Howard, thank you for
Balfour nodded. âSure thing.â
Then, the officer turned around, took out a pair of handcuffs, walked over to Elinor, locked one end
"Elinor, we've got eyewitnesses, physical evidence, and yourâ
much wanted secondary evidence. There's no use denying your crime anymore! Once your condition
Elinor scoffed lightly. âWhatever you say!â
Seeing the âsuspectâ still acting so indifferent, the officer was a bit peeved and about to say somethir
Instinctively, he turned around, and
sure enough, Theo was on his feet, the tall figure walking towards him....
The man was expressionless, exuding a strong aura that was intimidating!