The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo)
Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Amold was still fuming about Sheila's scandal making the trending list, his brows furmwed in frustratEllinor quickly stepped in and gently reminded him, “Dad, don't sweat it. This whole drama won't be"Mmm"

His youngest daughter was always the sensible one, saving him a lot of headaches

Arnold, with a gloomy look on his face due to recent hitches, let out a sigh, “Ellinor, you needed somNodding. Ellinor placed a painting on the table, “Dad, have a look at this painting”

As she spoke, she carefully peeled off the brown paper covering it, revealing an incredibly stunning fWhat she had brought was the painting “Whispers in the Wind,” one of her mother's masterpieces, gAmold froze for a moment upon seeing the painting, then asked excitedly. “Ellinor, this is Lady LotusEllinor replied calmly, “Yes, Dad, it's authentic. The man who bought this painting is my employer. HeArnold was flabbergasted, “He just gave you a painting he spent five million on?”

Nonchalantly, Ellinor nodded, “Yes, he's loaded and incredibly devoted to his granny. To him, five mil"What a stroke of luck!” Arnold exclaimed, his hand tenderly tracing the lines of Whispers in the WinNoticing her father's changing emotions, Ellinor asked, “Dad, Lady Lotus, that was mom's pseudonynArnold stiffened, looking at her in shock, “How... how did you know?”

His daughter explained, “I remembered bits and pieces from when I was little. I found an old photo cSo, that's how she found out...

Knowing the cat was out of the bag. Arnold admitted, “Yes, Lady Lotus was your mother.”

Ellinor, already knowing the truth, probed further, “Dad, I noticed some of Lady Lotus's supposed po“Enough!”

Arnold cut her off sharply. “Your mother passed away when you were very young! The new—

looking paintings you're talking about are probably fakes; someone is trying to cash in on Lady Lotu:your mother was Lady Lotus in public. Understood?”

Ellinor frowned, “Why? Why can't I mention her?”

Arnold was at a loss for words. After a moment of silence, he finally said impatiently. “Your mother wofficial wife. If you bring her up, people will start calling you an illegitimate child”

He always dodged questions about her mother and always changed the subject.

There must be some secret he’s hiding.

Although her memories of her mother were hazy, Ellinor remembered her as a proud, aloof woman \She never believed the rumors about her mother being a mistress. Even if her mom had passed awayShe knew Arnold would take good care of her mother's masterpiece. She could tell that he still cared