The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1902

Clara had fought tooth and nail for this opportunity.

“Oh, Ivy, my dear sister,” Clara pleaded, “you must charm Vincent and show him a night he’ll never forget!”

When Clara returned home, the night had wrapped its dark velvet blanket around the world.

Stepping through the front door, she was greeted by Tessa descending the staircase, “Clara, why are you back so late? Where have you been?”

“I was at a networking event with the cast and crew,” Clara said, massaging her temples, feigning exhaustion. “You have no idea how hard I hustle to land a role, Tessa.”

Seeing Clara’s pained expression, Tessa felt a pang of sympathy, “You’ve really outdone yourself, Clara. Go to your room and get some rest.”

“Sure, Clara replied, holding her head as she trudged towards her room.

Her body ached, finding solace only in the warmth of the man’s touch. She clung to him, naively reciprocating his

him murmur a name close to her ear, “Mara…”

Mara?

Who was Mara?

The next day.

head pounding fiercely. Realizing he was stark naked, he sensed trouble. Turning his head, he saw Ivy, still lost in

This woman is…?

to Balfour Howard, and with them, a wave of disdain for the

was accustomed to women vying for his attention

he had lost his senses.” After attending

in his vulnerability, this woman had seized her