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?”

been murdered by their enemies, she couldn’t shake

turned her head adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses, and looked at the pale

if Mr. Blanchet is away on business, you’re not going to starve yourself because you miss him, right? Come on! Anything you want to eat today,

would you be where you are today? Would you even have money to treat

it off, “So what if I’m using our boss’s

and scoffed. “Then let’s go for lamb chops. It’s cold out,

her feel nauseous. She lowered the car window and leaned out to vomit for a while. When she recovered, she sat back, taking deep breaths to calm herself, only to find Chase

together, she knew exactly what they

forced a smile. “Stop your wild guessing. I just

only adults would consider, smirked, “Really?