The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1769

Belinda’s cheeks flushed a vibrant pink. “What are you doing? Ms. Gipson and Ellinor are right here! Let go of me; behave yourself!”

Chase flashed her a cheeky grin. “It’s alright. They’re practically family. Have you picked out your wedding dress yet? Can I see?”

Belinda struggled to free herself from his grip. “Stop messing around!”

Ida glanced at Chase with an expression of nonchalance, then turned her attention back to Ellinor, heading over for a chat with her.

Chase, undeterred, carried on. “See? Ida knows when to give us space. No third wheeling for her.”

Belinda was mortified. “I knew I shouldn’t have let you come!”

Ellinor didn’t pay much attention to Chase and Belinda’s intimate banter. Instead, she chose to catch up with Ida about the recent happenings within Thaddeus’ company. As they chatted, her cell phone buzzed.

the screen, she saw an unknown number.

Ellinor wouldn’t answer unidentified calls, but she feared it might be him using a different number,

other end of the

she tried to recognize the voice. “Mmm, it’s

“Ellinor, do you remember me? I’m Lea! You saved my mom. You’re her angel! We met in the restroom of that restaurant.”

the voice, so she wasn’t surprised.

was Thaddeus’s daughter, she couldn’t help but be a bit wary. “What do you need?”

“I got your number from Tristan, and I wanted to know if you had some time this afternoon. My mom and I have something important to discuss with you in person.”

daughter wanted

of Bertha and Lea’s current situation. She had no clue about their departure from home or Bertha’s intention to divorce

“If you’re here to express your gratitude, it’s

about that. Ellinor, my mom and I need to discuss something

her? Could it be related