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.

that, in these three years, Ellinor never once thought of leaving the

have naively thought that

she wouldn’t dare think so.

Ellinor wasn’t in need of money. She was the major shareholder of Crescent Society, holding the most power behind the scenes. Both Ida and

to stay with the Blanchet family

rare and precious. But for outsiders, they

had always had her fair share of suitors, but she never swayed.

her thoughts, Veronica was

in thoughts,

back to reality, she saw Bartlett

her eyes filled with hostility

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

charming smile, Bartlett seemed

as clear as day. Everyone can

do? Can’t

you can’t!” Veronica retorted

unfazed.