The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1998

Tessa was utterly shell–shocked. For years, she had played her part as the submissive and unassuming member of the Dunhill family, never once stepping out of line or defying the father and the daughter’s wishes.

But to her disbelief, despite her unwavering compliance, Clara still treated her with such contempt!

“Clara, what on earth has gotten into you? I haven’t done anything wrong!” she said. Her voice was trembling as aggrieved tears began to well up in her

eyes.

Clara glared at Tessa’s eyes, which bore a striking resemblance to Ivy’s, and her anger flared even hotter, “Stop your act! Ivy’s become so sly and cunning. It’s all because of your influence!”

Without another thought, Clara grabbed a nearby pitcher and hurled it at Tessa.

dodge in time. “Ah!” she cried

was hot enough to redden her skin

Tessa’s arm. A flicker of fear crossed her face, “I…” Despite the pain shooting up her arm, Tessa managed a smile of submission, “Clara, I’m fine, really. Please, don’t be upset.

your daughter at heart?” Without hesitation, Tessa shook her head. “Of course not. After Ivy gave us that hefty sum, she cut off all ties with me. Clara, did

satisfied with her response, “Yes, that wretch Ivy set me up today

“She designed it to humiliate me and even threatened me with surveillance footage. Ivy is despicable.” But Tessa’s mind latched

daughter get so rich? Renting a high–end studio, hiring a crowd of extras–could it be that she actually

at Tessa for severing ties with Ivy

face after all, so perhaps a wealthy suitor might take interest in her.

a mistress to the affluent could bring in a substantial sum for the family.

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