Marissaâs reaction left Ellinor a bit taken aback and somewhat touched.
Granny was right. These people, who came only to stir up trouble with the Blanchet family, wouldnât quit until they made enough of a fuss in front of the Blanchets.
Keeping this in mind, Ellinor gave a nod, saying, âAlright, Iâll listen to Granny.â
Marissa also nodded in agreement. She took a couple of steps forward, looked down at the mother and daughter still weeping on the ground, and said sternly, âQuit your crying, would ya? With you guys making such a scene at our doorstep, anyone would think something majorâs gone down in our home!â
Intimidated by Marissaâs stern demeanor, the two quieted down. The elder woman spoke, âMarissa, we didnât mean to; itâs just that Ellinor really messed us up bad. We feel wrongedâ¦â
Marissa didnât bother to respond. She turned to the servant standing by and said, âLead them in for now. If they have anything to say, let them spill it inside, thereâs no need to make a spectacle for the passersby!â
The servant nodded, âYes, Marissa.â
After that, Veronica helped Marissa back into the mansion.
Ellinor was about to follow them and help Granny, but Sheila, teetering on her high heels, blocked her way.
Sheila scoffed with her chin lifted, âEllinor, looks like your luckâs run out today!â
Ellinor cocked an eyebrow and gave her a sidelong glance, âWhether my luckâs run out or not isnât for you to say. But your luckâs definitely run dry!â
âYou!â Sheila gritted her teeth as her smile froze stiff on her face.
With a light push of a finger, Ellinor brushed past Sheila, elegantly catching up with Marissa and lending her a hand as they went inside.
âMum, Dad! Look at her!â Sheila stamped her foot in frustration, making her high heel twist and nearly causing her to lose her balance.
Tracy steadied her daughter in time, soothing, âSheila, why are you even bothering with her right now?
Once the Blanchets hear about Ellinorâs shenanigans in the countryside, sheâll be out on her ass!â
Sheila gave it some thought and felt somewhat appeased. Then she followed them inside to watch the drama unfold.
Inside the Blanchetâs living room, only Devin and a few servants were waiting.
Theo and Putnam were still in a meeting and hadnât come out.
Marissa sat elegantly on a single sofa. Despite not liking these visitors, she courteously had coffee served for them.
âSo, tell me what did Ellinor do to offend you and make you come knocking?â
Marissa asked as she took a sip of her coffee.
The elder woman, who had never seen a mansion as luxurious as the Blanchetâs, was looking around in awe. She only snapped back to reality when she heard Marissaâs question.