The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 39

Arnold started to believe his younger daughter, "Ellinor, is it really like you said? You're not lying, are you?"

Ellinor looked sincere, "Dad, don't worry. I would never do anything improper."

Arnold breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good then! Ellinor, you need to do well; otherwise, how can I face your mother?!"

Sheila was not pleased to see her father's change in attitude towards Ellinor and came over to complain again, "Dad, even if Ellinor didn't go to work as a hostess, her current job isn't any better! I didn't want to say it at first, afraid you'd be angry if you knew, but seeing Ellinor so unambitious, as her older sister, I have to speak out! Dad, Ellinor has gone to work as a maid for a rich family; the landlord she just mentioned is actually her employer!"

"What?" Arnold frowned, looking at Ellinor discontentedly, "Is this true, Ellinor? You're working as a maid?"

"Well, kind of... yes!" Ellinor thought she was enslaved by Theo to pretend to be his wife for three months, constantly accommodating him, which was similar to being a maid.

Arnold said with frustration, "You gave up a good job at Nexus Industries to become a maid? What were you thinking?!"

Before Ellinor could speak, Sheila interjected, "Dad, Ellinor was fired from Nexus Industries! Ah, who knows what she did wrong to get fired?!"

Arnold's eyes were filled with disappointment again, "Ellinor, when will you ever stop causing trouble? Fine, I don't want to meddle anymore. If you want to be a maid, be a maid; just don't go around saying you're my daughter. I can't afford to lose face!"

Ellinor remained calm, "Dad, the thing is, my graduation thesis is about the development of the housekeeping industry, so I wanted to gain firsthand experience. Besides, I don't think there's anything shameful about having a legitimate job."

Arnold was taken aback, feeling that his younger daughter made a fair point. His displeased look softened, "I see!"