The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo)

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 t Ellinor politely declined. Im 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

Over the phone, someone seemed to be calling for the principal. The principal responded, then hurri “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 f 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 t Ellinor was surprised, “Sis is signing with a new company? Seems like her career wasn't affected by tf Arnold laughed happily, “Yes! The whole thing was a misunderstanding. The girl in the video was not Ellinor smiled faintly. Tracy really knew how to get things done, whitewashing her daughter, Sheila M Amold 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 I Arnold cut her off before

she could finish, “Ellinor, I've always been at ease about your studies, so I won't go to your graduatio The answer was expected Ellinor laughed sardonically, “Alright, I got it. Bye, Dad.”

Just after hanging up, Sheila sent several messages in a row: “What? You want Dad to attend

your graduation?”

“Too bad, I'm the most important daughter in Dad's heart! What's the point of your good grades? Dz "Oh, and I have some great news. I'm about to sign with the biggest film

and television company in the world. They represent international superstars. I'm not far from being Sheila then sent a picture of several brand-new designer bags.

Ellinor smiled faintly, replying, “Good luck!"

Without the jealous response she hoped for from Ellinor, Sheila's boasting felt like punching cotton. sent another message, “Ellinor, no matter how hard you try, you'll always be an ordinary illegitimate Ellinor didn't care about Sheila’s shallow boasting and

arrogance. What she cared more about was how to explain to the principal about the absence of her Just then. Theo walked in, opened the wardrobe, and took out a suit jacket.

“Come here”

Hearing his commanding tone, Ellinor frowned, “What for?”

Theo said, “Help me tie this tie!”

Ellinor was speechless

If it weren't for her previous promise to play the role of his wife, she wouldn't play along with him! She got up, walked over, and put a delicate tie around Theo's neck...

He was too tall, she had to stand on her toes to barely reach, and because of the height difference, h