The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 77

"Ellinor, for this old lady's sake..." Marissa, despite her inner conflict, still hoped for a reconciliation between the two.

Ellinor firmly responded, "Gran, this isn't the first time. Last time, she took you to the gallery and framed me. Now, she's made me out to be some kind of disreputable person and even threw some nasty words my way. I can't forgive someone who repeatedly slanders and insults me without a sincere apology. I hope you understand, Gran."

Marissa let out a helpless sigh. Of course, she understood Ellinor's feelings. What girl wouldn't get mad if she were accused like this? Both times, it was indeed Veronica who went overboard.

Veronica has been spoiled and needs discipline, but she's sickly and frail, so they couldn’t be too harsh...

If only Ellinor could forgive her.

Even though she hadn't been punished, Veronica provokingly raised an eyebrow at Ellinor. Her arrogant face clearly displayed her attitude: 'What's up? I insulted you, and Gran won't do a thing to me!'

"Apologize to her properly."

A man's cold but powerful voice rang out, drawing the attention of the entire room to him.

As soon as Mr. Blanchet spoke, the atmosphere immediately became serious.

The household staff and servants were all somewhat surprised. Mr. Blanchet rarely treated Veronica so harshly. Today, because of the new lady of the Blanchet family, it seemed that Veronica had really pissed him off...

Veronica was stunned, looking at Theo in disbelief, "Brother, you're not siding with me either? You must've been provoked by Ellinor!"

Theo looked calm and authoritative, his tone unambiguous, "You framed her, you should apologize."

Ellinor glanced at Theo, feeling somewhat touched.

Theo was fair, not favoring his sister.

Veronica's eyes reddened unwillingly, "Brother, I don't..."