Chapter 429
Chase and Ida glanced at each other, their hearts heavy with bitterness.
Growing up, the big boss never received a shred of warmth in the Mendoza family. She suffered all sorts of hardships after being sent to the countryside. It was a heart–wrenching journey to get to where she is today, a journey they both witnessed and experienced together.
Chase looked at Ellinor’s downcast appearance and wanted to lift her spirits, so he changed the topic. “Now that the engagement gifts have been returned, why don’t we go out and have some fun, maybe drown our sorrows a bit?”
Drink in broad daylight? Ellinor was not in the mood for fun. She waved him off, instructing, “Chase, do some digging on whether there have been any luxurious mansions in H city that were demolished and rebuilt in the past twenty years. If so, look into the original owners. Also, look into a former student of H City University named Marlene Get me her records”
Chase, sensing something asked seriously, “Marlene, is that your mother’s name?”
Ellinor nodded Although Arnold believed her mother had been murdered by their enemies, she couldn’t shake the feeling that her mother was still alive
Ida turned her head adjusted her gold–rimmed glasses, and looked at the pale Ellinor with concern, “Let’s eat something first. You’ve lost weight!”
Chase also looked at the boss, nodding in agreement about her weight loss, then joked, “Even if Mr. Blanchet is away on business, you’re not going to starve yourself because you miss him, right? Come on! Anything you want to eat today, it’s on me!*
Ida shot him a look of contempt. “You’re treating? Without Ellinor, would you be where you are today? Would you even have money to treat us?”
Chase brushed it off, “So what if I’m using our boss’s money to treat you guys?”
Ida couldn’t stand him; she adjusted her glasses and scoffed. “Then let’s go for lamb chops. It’s cold out, lamb will warm you up. The boss always loved lamb this time of year”
Hearing about lamb chops made Ellinor recall the taste of the fatty and lean meat grilling, but it unexpectedly made her feel nauseous. She lowered the car window and leaned out to vomit for a while. When she recovered, she sat back, taking deep breaths to calm herself, only to find Chase and Ida watching her thoughtfully
Having grown up together, she knew exactly what they were thinking with just a glance.
Ellinor forced a smile. “Stop your wild guessing. I just have a stomachache!”
Chase, clearly thinking of something only adults would consider, smirked, “Really? Have you and Mr. Blanchet been safe lately?”
Ellinor yawned nonchalantly, “Hmm, I guess so. We’ve been sleeping in separate rooms.”
Chase frowned, “What? You have a prime specimen like Mr. Blanchet and you’re not taking advantage of it? What a waste!”
Ida couldn’t take it anymore and she whacked Chase hard, “Whose side are you on? Ellinor is the real catch here, not some plaything for Mr. Blanchet!”
Chase winced, rubbing his sore arm, but quickly burst into laughter, “True that!”
Ida rolled her eyes at him, adding. “But Chase, you should still pick up a pregnancy test from the pharmacy for Ellinor!”
