The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1070

When Ellinor was in the shower, her phone started ringing

Her phone hadn’t been charged all day, and after ringing for a while, it automatically powered off.

After her shower and drying her hair, she plugged her phone in to charge but didn’t bother turning it on to check it. She just hit the sack.

The next morning after breakfast, Ellinor concocted a reassuring excuse for her family and hit the road.

Marissa was a bit on pins and needles about letting her go out alone, but knowing Collin was picking her up eased her mind. She figured that Theo must have arranged for Ellinor’s protection.

Since it was the weekend, Moran would be coming over during the day to tutor Veronica. Veronica was up at the crack of dawn, getting herself ready to see him. She was also concerned about what Ellinor might be up to and wanted to tag along, but she didn’t want to miss her date with Moran. After mulling it over and seeing Collin pick Ellinor up, she figured she’d be in good hands with him and decided to stay put and wait for Moran.

Collin rode shotgun, accompanying Ellinor to Howard Mountain Villa in the sticks.

The Howards had given them a heads–up that they would be greeted upon arrival.

had some beef, but they respected Ellinor

along the

wrapping up some work, Collin closed his laptop, turned around, and took a gander at Ellinor, who was catching

the hay early last night?” Collin asked.

question, Ellinor didn’t open her eyes, “Maybe I didn’t check the time before

worried sick about you and called me. I reassured him you were okay, then he

phone conked out last night.” Ellinor answered

Theo’s missed call as soon as she turned on her phone in the morning. She called

difference, he might

she didn’t bother making a second

He was supposed to have called her right

triggered by the call Veronica made to him yesterday. He might have wanted

feeling like

to think about who the woman answering Theo’s phone yesterday

asked Collin, “Has the Blanchet Corporation been