The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 899

Quinton glanced at the ice cream stand and then told Ms. Mendoza, “You head upstairs; I’ll stand in line and get your ice cream. Let me know your flavor.”

“Vanilla.” Ellinor said, pulling out a bill from her bag and handing it to him, “Here’s the cash.”

Just as Quinton was about to refuse it. Ellinor’s gaze turned stern.

It seemed like Ms. Mendoza wasn’t going anywhere unless he took the money.

With no other choice, Quinton reluctantly accepted the money and went to queue up.

With someone else waiting in line for the ice cream, Ellinor went upstairs.

Who knew that she’d bump into an old acquaintance as soon as she got in the elevator?

woman, all dolled up with red lipstick, looked at Ellinor stepping into the elevator, paused for a second, and then said sarcastically, “I was wondering

she was an

woman took her

name.

people, so she just nodded and smiled,

scoffing. “I heard you were fired by Mr. Howard! What brings you

replied casually,

lunch? Ellinor, do you think our company is some kind of diner? That’s hilarious!”

the rising elevator floor numbers and yawned out of boredom, “Oh, I think it’s pretty

lunch, so she tried to pry a bit more, “Hey!

her head and looked at her, “Why

“We’re colleagues; can’t I show some concern?”

had been sent by Mr. Howard’s sister, Patricia, to keep an eye on Ellinor and report any updates about her.