The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 66

Since they haven’t seen each other for a while, the principal of Creston University made small talk with Ellinor for a while before getting to the point, "Ellinor, your graduation ceremony is next Monday. As one of our outstanding graduates, you need to bring your parents to the ceremony. The school hopes that you and your parents could give a speech on stage, sharing your learning experiences."

Ellinor politely declined, "… I'm really sorry, Sir, but I don't have parents."

"No parents? What are you talking about? Your file says your father and stepmother are both alive!"

"Sir, I…"

Over the phone, someone seemed to be calling for the principal. The principal responded, then hurriedly said, "Ellinor, remember to bring your parents early on Monday. Don't be late!"

With that, the principal hung up.

Ellinor was a bit annoyed. Although she technically had parents, they might as well not exist.

From a young age, Arnold had been hands-off with her. As a father, he never attended her parent-teacher meetings, and her stepmother, Tracy Mendoza, was even less likely to make an appearance for her sake.

But the principal always thought of her as his excellent student, and she didn't want to let him down.

After some thought, Ellinor decided to try calling Arnold, "Dad, are you available next Monday?"

Over the phone, Arnold was enjoying breakfast with Tracy and her daughter. "Next Monday? That's the day your sister is signing a contract with a new company live online. Tracy and I need to dress up and support your sister!"

Ellinor was surprised, "Sis is signing with a new company? Seems like her career wasn't affected by the negative news last time!"

Arnold laughed happily, "Yes! The whole thing was a misunderstanding. The girl in the video was not your sister but an actress who had surgery to look like her. Your sister was maliciously slandered, but thank goodness Auntie Tracy had a way to reveal the truth and clear her name. Moreover, because of the attention the news brought, a big agency is chasing to sign her!"

Ellinor smiled faintly. Tracy really knew how to get things done, whitewashing her daughter, Sheila Mendoza.

Arnold asked, "Ellinor, why did you ask if I was available next Monday? What's up?"

Thinking of the principal's instructions, Ellinor hesitated, then said, "Monday is my graduation ceremony. The school asked me to bring my parents. So, I wanted to ask if you could…"