The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1006

Elinor steadied Hallie once again, eyeing her struggle to leave. She quirked a brow and said, “Haillie, you look all over the place. How about I have the Blanchet family’s driver give you a lift?”

Ellinor wasn’t really bothered about this woman who once did her wrong. But she figured if Haillie toddled off on her own and something happened to her, the Blanchet family would be in the hot seat.

The Blanchet Corporation’s stock market was still on the mend, and the last thing they needed was another PR nightmare.

However, Haille swatted Ellinor’s offer away, shaking her head, “No need, I can manage on my own. Butt out!”

She didn’t dare to ride in a Blanchet family car because Theo was probably still hunting her down. If a Blanchet family driver unintentionally spilled the beans to Theo about her whereabouts and got her delivered directly to the Blanchet Corporation, then she’d be done for.

own. She wobbled to the door, opened it, then paused, turning back to Ellinor with a pleading tone, “Ellinor, if it’s all right with you could you see me to the elevator? If I run into Putnam and Marissa

mulled it over, then nodded and followed

and Marissa were not downstairs. They probably retired to their rooms for their afternoon siesta, as elderly folks often do.

only Veronica was lounging on the couch, flipping through TV channels, seemingly unable to

do at school and couldn’t tutor her;

her head around and

said, “Haillie, are you leaving already? Why don’t you

friends with her

name made her heart race. She managed a weak smile at Veronica, “No need, Veronica. I’ve got things to do.

TV, stood up, and said, “All right then! I’ll

she waved her off politely, “No need, Veronica. You keep watching

and said, “It’s fine. There’s nothing good on TV