The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2612

Elton had made up his mind, and not without a personal agenda.

By saving his own daughter and potentially safeguarding Balfour's future, he was ensuring his girls wouldn't have to worry about their lives ahead.

Ever since his wife passed away, he'd been fretting over his ability to raise his two daughters properly. Now that they had grown up fine, it was a shame that he might not be there to see them through the rest of their journey.

From the moment he learned about the powerful Howard family backing Balfour, Elton was resolute. If push came to shove, he'd sacrifice his life for his daughters' futures.

"Dad, stop scaring me. Can't we just sneak out the back window together? I'm scared without you. Don't do this. Don't leave me. Mara and I still need you," Victoria pleaded, sensing the tragic turn their situation was taking.

She couldn't accept it. Why couldn't they all three escape together? Why did one have to be the sacrificial lamb?

"Victoria's a mess right now, I think she needs you by her side. That settles it, I'll draw those thugs away," Balfour said with conviction. But as soon as Victoria heard him, she looked at him, her face etched with worry. "Why do one of you have to wake the beast? They're all asleep. Can't we just quietly slip away?"

Things weren't as simple as Victoria imagined.

While scouting the rear window, Elton saw the vast cornfields that stretched to the horizon, making them easy targets.

Without someone upfront drawing the kidnappers' attention, they'd be caught in no time.