The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1

“If we get hitched, you gotta quit your job and stay home. Take care of me, and pop out a healthy baby boy within a year!! don’t want a girl, cause girls need more parenting!”

The man said with a smug grin.

Ellinor Mendoza looked at her blind date, a balding, chubby man in his forties.

Her stepmother, Tracy, must have wanted her to settle for a less desirable man, hence the pressure to meet this unsuitable

date.

The middle–aged man had initially criticized Ellinor’s makeup, but seeing her slim figure and decent demeanor, he figured she was quite the catch.

He then asked, “How tall are you?”

Ellinor, bored stiff, stirred her coffee nonchalantly and replied softly, “5‘ 6“.”

The middle–aged man seemed pleased. “Hmm, your height is just about right for me. I’m about 5‘ 7“. You might need to stand on your toes when we kiss. But no worries, I can bend down a bit for you!”

Ellinor’s eyelid twitched slightly. “Sir, I think you might be misunderstood. A man who needs a woman to stand on her toes to kiss him should be somewhat taller than you.”

The middle–aged man frowned, displeased. “What do you mean?”

Just then, a tall and imposing man walked into the coffee shop, radiating a strong aura.

Ellinor glanced up and noticed the man. She got up and walked over to him.

“Excuse me, handsome. Could you come over here for a second?”

The magnificent man’s gaze turned cold. Before he could decline, Ellinor grabbed his tie, stood on her toes, and planted a precise kiss on his lips.

“See? You should at least be as tall as him to deserve a woman standing on her toes for a kiss.”

“You…”

and angry, pointing at Ellinor

that! I will tell the matchmaker about this and ruin your reputation. You

This was exactly what she

waved at the

help, sir! If fate

was

deep, icy voice reached her

you think you can just walk away?”

a handsome face suddenly appearing in

was

were sharp, and his expression was calm. He gave the impression he

any situation with ease.

also a hint of

to herself, “I was so focused on getting rid of that middle–aged man and picking the tallest man nearby to kiss, I didn’t pay attention to his face. Now

are

man stared at Ellinor in silence, his lips moved as if to say something. Just then, a man in a black suit standing next to him received a call. He approached them with a serious expression and

been forced to return due to bad weather. She can’t make it back today, and

party was a matter of life and death

had been urging him to get married as he was nearing thirty. Recently, his grandfather had a heart attack. due to the stress and needed a heart transplant. However, he had made a strict declaration that he would only agree to the operation if Theo got engaged today and married in three days.

the woman he had found to appease his grandfather, but now she couldn’t make

tightly by the man, said impatiently, “Hey? Sir, is there anything else? If not, could you let go of me?”

his eyes. He suddenly chuckled, “Since this lady came to me herself, let her replace Sophia!”

was taken aback, his eyes filled with disgust as he looked

her hair was messy, and she dressed like a troublemaker. How was this woman suitable for

isn’t this lady a bit….”

“Her!”

to object any further. “Yes, Mr. Blanchet!”

you mean by “Her?” Sir,

her arrogantly and said

to be committed to

was filled with