The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1518

Ellinor’s eyes darkened, and her voice was as frosty as a winter’s chill. “So you think that just because I discovered the truth through others, I can accept it now?”

“Boss… we’ve been trying to find that child for the past three years. We planned to tell you only after we found him. We know we messed up, and we’ll accept any punishment you see fit.”

Ellinor didn’t summon Ida here to blame or punish her. She was afraid that if something else were to happen in the future, they would hide it from her again, fearing she couldn’t handle it.

“From now on,” she said solemnly, “there’s nothing I can’t handle. You must report everything to me immediately. Understood?”

Ida bowed respectfully. “Yes, Boss!”

Ellinor looked up at the moon, now a pearl in the night sky, as her eyes narrowed. “Also, what’s going on between you and that kid, Byran?”

Upon mentioning Byran, Ida’s expression flickered to something akin to a headache. “That boy probably harbors a grudge from three years ago. He’s probably looking for payback.”

questioning gaze. “You don’t like him?”

adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses. “It’s not like

him.” Ellinor advised, “I’m not trying to meddle,

I know what I’m

by a man. But here she was, stuck in a place she couldn’t escape. She didn’t want to see

go. Get some

to leave, not wanting to disturb her boss any

the kids to bed tonight? I’m feeling a bit worn out and would like some

sympathetically before agreeing and exiting the

had it tough, managing Blanchet Corporation by day and taking care of three children by night. Exhausting

the

his sleep. He was sure he had closed the window before bed, and the hotel’s central heating was always on.

cold was

wasn’t concerned about himself, but he worried about his