The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 429

Chase and Ida glanced at each other, their hearts heavy with bitterness.

Growing up, the big boss never received a shred of warmth in the Mendoza family. She suffered all sorts of hardships after being sent to the countryside. It was a heart-wrenching journey to get to where she is today, a journey they both witnessed and experienced together.

Chase looked at Ellinor’s downcast appearance and wanted to lift her spirits, so he changed the topic. “Now that the engagement gifts have been returned, why don’t we go out and have some fun, maybe drown our sorrows a bit?”

Drink in broad daylight? Ellinor was not in the mood for fun. She waved him off, instructing, “Chase, do some digging on whether there have been any luxurious mansions in H city that were demolished and rebuilt in the past twenty years. If so, look into the original owners. Also, look into a former student of H City University named Marlene Get me her records”

Chase, sensing something asked seriously, “Marlene, is that your mother’s name?”

believed her mother had been murdered by their

adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses, and looked at the pale Ellinor with concern, “Let’s

boss, nodding in agreement about her weight loss, then joked, “Even if Mr. Blanchet is away on business, you’re not going to

him a look of contempt. “You’re treating? Without Ellinor, would you be where you are today? Would you even have money to

“So what if I’m

go for lamb chops. It’s cold out, lamb will warm you up. The

chops made Ellinor recall the taste of the fatty and lean meat grilling, but it unexpectedly made her feel nauseous. She lowered the car window and leaned out to vomit for a while. When she recovered, she sat

what they

forced a smile. “Stop your wild guessing. I

of something only adults would consider, smirked, “Really? Have you and Mr.