The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1430

Ellinor snapped back to reality and shook her head. “Nothing really. After work, I’m going to pick up Baber and the twins from the daycare. Are you coming with me, or do you want to head home first?”

Without a second thought, Veronica replied, “I’ll come with you. I promised Baber and the twins that I’d treat them to pizza today.”

Ellinor hummed in response as she set down her bottle of mineral water and waved Veronica off. “You go ahead. I still have some work to finish.”

“Oh, okay…”

After Veronica obediently nodded, left, and closed the door behind her, her cheerful demeanor swiftly changed into a gloomy one.

Ellinor, her sister–in–law, had it tough. She managed her brother’s company while looking after three kids, one of whom was adopted due to certain circumstances, but she treated him as her own without any bias anyway.

Her brother, on the other hand, had been MIA for the past three years, leaving no trace or news behind.

three years, Ellinor never once thought of leaving the Blanchet

thought that she did all this for the Blanchet’s fortunes.

dare think

that Ellinor wasn’t in need of money. She was the major shareholder of Crescent Society, holding

stay with the Blanchet family was

loyalty and devotion were rare and precious. But for outsiders, they thought of her as a

share of suitors,

her thoughts, Veronica was startled by a voice.

in thoughts, Ms.

snapping back to reality, she saw Bartlett approaching.

instantly as her eyes filled with hostility and vigilance. “Bartlett, what

heard she’s attending her first shareholders meeting today, so came to check up on

smile, Bartlett seemed pleasant to everyone except Veronica.

clear as day. Everyone can see you’re crossing the line with

if I do? Can’t I have feelings

Veronica retorted

unfazed.