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

“Meeting adjourned.”

CEO’s office to plan the next steps. Veronica, the secretary

did it go? Did those old foxes give you a hard time?”

her water bottle and raised an eyebrow. “What do

“I bet they made things difficult for you. Those old geezers are full of

a corporation. She founded the Crescent Society herself, after all. However, the complexities of the Blanchet family’s century–old business were more challenging to handle. Dealing with the old shareholders indeed took

shareholders seemed to be 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

and appreciate her. Ellinor initially chose to stay out of the Blanchet family’s power struggles, but with Putnam’s failing health and the