The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 789

Chapter 789 

After Ellinor reminded him, Byran remembered the formula she had once taught him. It seemed like it could help him finally deal with the question. 

Suddenly, it all clicked into place for him, and he knew how to solve the problem. But he stubbornly grumbled, “Hmph, I don’t need your help” 

Ellinor didn’t bat an eye at his attitude. She put down her pen and said, “I’m off to the loo. If you haven’t figured it out by the time I’m back, don’t blame me for having a good laugh.” 

With that, she breezed past Byran and disappeared into the restroom in his room, shutting the door behind her. 

Byran watched her retreating figure, then bowed his head and started seriously working on the problem, keeping in mind the formula from his memory. 

Suddenly, there was a knock at his door. Byran, with his homework still unfinished, tensed up. He thought Balfour was back to check on his work. 

“Byran, are you in there?” 

After hearing his mom’s voice, Byran let out a sigh of relief. 

“Mom, come on in! I’m working on my homework!” 

His mom walked in and asked, “Byran, how come you haven’t finished your homework yet?” 

Byran scratched his head. “The homework Balfour left me today is kinda tough, that’s why I’m a bit slow.” 

His mom sighed and said, “Byran, you really need to buckle down. How am I supposed to face your grandparents if you don’t get into university this year?” 

Byran frowned. “What does me getting into university have to do with your dignity in front of my grandparents?” 

His mom looked troubled. “Of course it does! We could’ve pulled some strings to get you into a good university, but your brother wouldn’t hear of it. He insists our family doesn’t ride on coattails. If you don’t get into university this year, won’t that prove that the son I gave birth to is less smart than the one from your dad’s ex-wife?” 

Byran was annoyed. “Mom, that’s just the way it is. I can’t hold a candle to Balfour.” 

His mom looked disappointed. “That’s why I want you to try your best! I’ve been through a lot at home. If it weren’t for your sister always standing up for me, nobody here would give me the time of day. Byran, I just hope you can take over the family business, so I can have some dignity here!” 

Byran said dismissively, “Mom, I’ve told you, don’t hold your breath for me to take over the family business. I’m not interested in that! And I don’t want to fight with Balfour over the inheritance. Even if I did inherit the business, I wouldn’t run it as well as him. I’d rather do what I want to do.”