The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1960

Clara’s friends huddled together, whispering furiously after witnessing the scene.

Clara shook off her shock, feeling utterly humiliated. With a stomp of her foot, she seethed internally, “That little snake Ivy, she’ll get what’s coming to her!”

The next morning came quickly.

Ivy rose early, slipping into her best business attire and taking extra care of her appearance before going downstairs.

“Up with the birds today, Ivy? Got big plans?” Alyssa asked with a warm smile, looking at Ivy’s outfit with interest. “Looking quite sharp, my dear. Got a date with friends? At your age, it’s all about putting your best foot forward!”

Ivy blushed, slightly embarrassed, “Grandma, I actually have a job interview today.”

Glancing at the clock, she added, “I should head out now, Grandma. Can’t be late for the interview! I’ll tell you all about it when I get back.”

“Oh, an interview? Let the chauffeur drive you there!” Alyssa didn’t object to Ivy’s plans but insisted that the family driver take her to the interview.

was quite a distance from the company she was interviewing with, and fearing the difficulty of hailing a cab at this hour, she conceded, “Thank you, Grandma. The chauffeur would be much

driver dropped her off at the Harris Group. Standing before

went well, she would

building, informed the receptionist of

of the Harris Group bustling around, seemingly very

working towards their dreams, their own lives. Unlike her, who didn’t have a life of her

her way to the waiting room, Ivy mentally rehearsed answers

“Ivy.”

in Ivy’s ears. She turned and, to her dismay, saw

a bad

and blocked her path,

an impatient response, “Clara, I’ve got

no choice