The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1429

“Anyone thinking they can take over while Mr. Blanchet is away must think again.” Ellinor warned the crowd. “As long as I’m around, the Blanchet Corporation will never be under anyone else’s name!”

Her declaration left the room silent. Even those who harbored resentment did not dare object further. They had no ground to stand on. Indeed, with Theo gone, and Ellinor being first in line to inherit the corporation, the shareholders had no right

to claim leadership.

Ellinor articulating her points effectively. Despite their reluctance to follow a young woman’s lead, the shrewd shareholders had to admit she had a knack for

“Meeting adjourned.”

headed to the CEO’s office to plan the next steps. Veronica, the secretary seated outside the office, immediately followed her upon seeing

Did those old foxes give you a hard time?” Veronica asked.

sip from her water bottle and raised an eyebrow. “What do you think?”

full of ambition but lack ability. Only my brother could keep them in

to managing a corporation. She founded the Crescent Society herself, after all. However, the complexities of the Blanchet family’s century–old business were

more compliant. Since Theo’s disappearance, Putnam Blanchet had returned to manage the corporation for three years. But as his health deteriorated, the doctor advised him against further exertion. Therefore, he asked Ellinor to take over temporarily until Theo returned. Or until their child was

didn’t have a good opinion of her. But over the years, he grew to trust and appreciate her. Ellinor initially chose to stay out of the Blanchet family’s power struggles, but with Putnam’s failing health and the old shareholders eyeing the corporation greedily, she had no