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?”

had been murdered by their enemies, she couldn’t shake the feeling that her mother

looked at the pale

about her weight loss, then joked, “Even 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,

Without Ellinor, would you be where you are

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

stand him; she adjusted her glasses and scoffed. “Then let’s go for lamb chops. It’s cold out, lamb

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

grown up together, she knew exactly what they were thinking with just

smile. “Stop your wild guessing.

smirked, “Really? Have