The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 822

Dean jumped in, siding with his grandson, “Balfour, you’re spot on! Xenia, you scared off my savior here, aren’t you going to apologize to her?”

Xenia was a proud woman. There was no way she’d apologize to a young girl like Ellinor.

But Dean had spoken. She had to listen, right?

With all her extensive knowledge and experience, she knew she needed to suck it up sometimes to get things done. She’d wait for the right moment to deal with Ellinor.

So, Xenia forced a smile and said politely, “Ms. Mendoza, I apologize. I didn’t realize your importance earlier and was disrespectful.”

Ellinor smiled back, “It’s okay. I know it wasn’t intentional. No one told you I was the guest today.”

Xenia’s smile froze. What was this girl implying?

Was she hinting that Xenia wasn’t important enough to be informed about the guest?

some tricks up

meaning in Ellinor’s

relieved to see Ellinor’s expression lighten

it out like

refuse Balfour’s

seat was next to Alyssa, which was usually occupied by

her spot. She nearly lost control of her emotions and gritted her teeth.

to sit next to Grandma. That was too much! Ellinor was an outsider!

down, Balfour pulled out another chair and sat next

picked up a chicken wing with her fork, “Ellinor, are you hungry?

you, Grandma Alyssa. But there’s so much food,

kindly said, “Dean and I didn’t know what you liked, so we asked the kitchen to prepare a variety. Feel free to

like, and anything you don’t

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