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.

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

“Meeting adjourned.”

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

it go? Did those old foxes give you a hard

bottle and raised an eyebrow. “What do you

bet they made things difficult for you. Those old geezers are full of ambition but lack ability. Only my brother

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 challenging to handle. Dealing with the old shareholders indeed took more

end of the meeting, the old 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

Ellinor initially chose to stay out of the Blanchet