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.

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

off at the Harris Group. Standing before

went well, she would finally be earning her own money.

of

observed numerous employees of the Harris Group bustling around, seemingly

envied this kind of busy life; at least they were all working towards their dreams, their own lives. Unlike her,

the waiting room, Ivy mentally rehearsed answers to potential interview questions, determined to not make

“Ivy.”

turned and, to her

bad penny, always turning

Clara quickened her pace and blocked her path, “Hey! Ivy, are you

to sidestep her, but Clara persisted, prompting an impatient response, “Clara, I’ve got important things to do today, so please don’t bother

Ivy had no