The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 428

Sheila snapped out of her shock over the massive check, throwing Ellinor a venomous look, and sneered, "Pfft, where else could she get the money from? She must have swindled it out of Mr. Blanchet with her shameless tactics!"

Tracy, of course, was on her daughter's side. "Ellinor, you're taking a big risk by messing with the Blanchet family's money. Aren't you afraid Mr. Blanchet will find out and hold you accountable?"

Ellinor chuckled, "Auntie Tracy, you seem to have forgotten a crucial piece of information. The Mr. Blanchet you're talking about is my husband. So theoretically, his money is my money. Just like how you've been spending your husband's money for all these years. Has he ever held you accountable?"

Tracy's face turned a ghastly shade, going from green to white, and she was left speechless.

Sheila's face was even worse! She had assumed that Ellinor, a country girl, wouldn't be highly regarded in the Blanchet family and would soon be kicked out. But the fact that Ellinor had such control over the Blanchet family's wealth was a total game-changer.

Damn it!

Ellinor, unfazed, checked her watch and yawned, "It's getting late. I won't stay for lunch. As for the money on the check, whether it's from the Blanchet family or came from somewhere else, you guys shouldn't worry about it. If you're too proud to use the money I gave you, don't spend it."

Tracy and Sheila remained silent. They didn't say they wouldn't spend it! Even if the Blanchet family later questioned the money's whereabouts, it would be Ellinor who would be held accountable, not them. They'd just spend the money first!

Arnold didn't say anything either, quietly pocketing the check, and letting Elinor take whatever she wanted.

With no one to stop her, Ellinor's people swiftly removed all the engagement gifts given by the Blanchet family, as well as the painting, Whispers in the Wind, that Theo had won at an auction and given to her.

From then on, she was done with the Mendoza family, with no strings attached.

...

Not far from the entrance of the Mendoza family's house, a luxurious black business car was parked.

After leaving the Mendoza family's house, Ellinor naturally opened the car door and got in. In the car, Ida Gipson was in the driver's seat, touching up her lipstick in the rear-view mirror, while Chase Larios was in the passenger seat, killing time with a mobile game.

Seeing the boss return, Chase quit the game, turned around, and said, "Boss, not to criticize, but the Mendoza family has always treated you badly. Why are we still being so polite to them? We could take them down easily!"

Ellinor massaged her temples; she was genuinely tired. She leaned back on the leather seat in the back of the car, closed her eyes to rest, and murmured, "I think my mother must have been desperate when she sought help from Arnold, an old classmate she hadn't seen in years.

Regardless of Arnold's motivations, the fact that he risked taking me into the Mendoza family in those circumstances was a lifeline when my mother was most helpless. I've accepted this kindness on behalf of my mother.

In the future, as long as the Mendoza family doesn't provoke me, I won't hold any grudges against them."