The Kiss that Sparked it All

As Balfour took the documents from Ellinor, he gave his little brother a cold glance, “Keep working on your homework, kiddo.”

Stung by his brother’s rebuke, Byran kept his head down and continued to work, not making a peep.

Balfour skimmed through the sales plan Ellinor had put together. He paused and squinted his eyes, seemingly impressed by her business savvy.

After a moment, he raised an eyebrow, looking at her with a bit of skepticism, “Did you do this yourself?”

Ellinor nodded. “Yes, Mr. Howard. After visiting the market with Mr. Rex yesterday, I had some ideas and put together this plan for you. If you’re okay with it, I’ll move forward”

Balfour gave her a cold, mocking smile, “Not bad. But a bit of an overkill.”

Ellinor frowned, “Why?”

Balfour closed the folder, “Food is just a small part of our business. We’re not expecting to make waves with it, so there’s no need to go overboard with marketing.”

looked at the folder on the table, chuckled, and voiced her thoughts.

made me sales manager, you didn’t give me much

can do. I didn’t make this plan as a way to slack off. Whether we go with it or not

food is just a hobby of yours because your favorite little sister liked the snacks our company made. That’s why we’ve been making

batches.

to like it, I think your sister would be happy to see others enjoy

two cents. Take it or leave it.”

her, his

look as dissatisfaction with her presence, and the fact that she was still breathing.

Balfour sent didn’t off her, and she narrowly escaped. Showing up today unscathed

a while, then said, “Alright, I’ll consider your plan. You can