Chapter 1071: Chapter 1070

Chapter 1070

When Ellinor was in the shower, her phone started ringing

Her phone hadn't been charged all day, and after ringing for a while, it automatically powered off.

After her shower and drying her hair, she plugged her phone in to charge but didn't bother turning i

The next morning after

breakfast, Ellinor concocted a reassuring excuse for her family and hit the road.

Marissa was a bit on pins and needles about letting her go out alone, but knowing Collin was picking

protection.

Since it was the weekend, Moran would be coming over during

the day to tutor Veronica. Veronica was up at the

crack of dawn, getting herself ready to see him. She was also concerned about what Ellinor might be

Collin rode shotgun, accompanying Ellinor to Howard Mountain Villa in the sticks.

The Howards had given them a heads-up that they would be greeted upon arrival.

The Howards and the Blanchets had some beef, but they respected Ellinor nonetheless.

They were cruising along the country roads.

After wrapping up some work, Collin closed his laptop, turned around, and took a gander at Ellinor, \

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“Did you hit the hay early last night?” Collin asked.

Upon hearing his question, Ellinor didn’t open her eyes, “Maybe I

didn't check the time before I crashed. What's up?”

“Nothing major, your phone was off when

Mr. Blanchet tried calling you last night. He was worried sick about you and called me. I reassured hil

“My phone conked out last night.” Ellinor answered Collin.

Actually, she saw Theo's missed call as soon as she turned on her phone in the morning. She called F

his phone was off.

Since there was a time difference, he might have been getting some shut-eye.

So she didn’t bother making a second call.

For the past few days, she had been waiting for his call. He was supposed to have called her right aft

landing to check in, but it didn’t come until last night.

Plus, it was probably triggered by the call Veronica made to him yesterday. He might have wanted tc

She was not exactly sure what was happening between those

two, feeling like it was getting more and more like watching paint dry.

She didn't even want to think about who the woman answering Theo's phone yesterday might be.

Ellinor thought for a moment, opened her eyes lazily, and asked

Collin, “Has the Blanchet Corporation been running any new projects in M State recently that's been

Confronted with the question, Collin averted his gaze, “Um...”

Seeing that Collin was struggling to spit it out, Ellinor raised an eyebrow, “Trade secrets?”

Collin fell silent.

Ellinor found it utterly mind—

numbing. Exhausted, she closed her eyes again, “Never mind, forget I asked.”

Collin was worried that she might be ticked off, so he explained, “It's not a trade secret. Even if it was

keep it from you. I'm just an employee;

it's not my place to discuss important matters with

you. You can call Mr. Blanchet directly; he'll explain it to you himself.”

Ellinor smirked sarcastically. If he wanted to tell her, he would've done so before he left on his trip. H

for her to ask.