The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1001

“Got some company, huh?” Marissa turned to look behind Ellinor, only then noticing Haillie, the Knotts family’s kid, who looked a bit uneasy following

behind Ellinor.

Haillie was no stranger to the elder Blanchets. It was just that Theo was currently running around looking for her, making her a bit antsy around the Blanchet family elders.

“Putnam, Marissa, long time no see. How you guys doing?”

“We’re all good.” Marissa replied with a smile, then told Ellinor, “You guys head on upstairs. I’ll have some food sent up for you.”

“Thanks, grandma.” Ellinor said with a smile, and then she led Haillie upstairs.

“She’s got some nerve, inviting a friend over and heading straight upstairs. Why can’t they sit down and eat with us? What’s so

shot Putnam a stern look and said, “Ellinor is Theo’s wife. This is her home. Why should she act all formal in her own house? Girls chatting is normal. They don’t need you listening in. Ellinor’s already proven her innocence at the press conference this morning, and you need to quit stirring up

being scolded by Marissa. He just grunted unhappily

Haillie go upstairs, a bit baffled,

so weird?” Marissa asked, hearing

didn’t use to like Ellinor, and she’s Patricia’s best friend. Patricia has always been at odds with

mention of Patricia, Marissa frowned, “Don’t talk nonsense. The Howard family’s girl is not Ellinor’s rival. Your brother never had anything

rolled her

on your food. Stop daydreaming!” Marissa added.

“Okay…” Veronica answered.

Upstairs.

her to make herself comfortable and then went to change into

her new outfit, the lunch Marissa had promised was