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

hot enough to redden

up a bit when she saw the reddened skin on 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

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

response, “Yes, that wretch Ivy set me up today

to humiliate me and even threatened me with

daughter get so rich? Renting a high–end studio, hiring a crowd of

began to gnaw at Tessa for severing ties with Ivy over just three

be good for much, but she had a pretty face after all, so perhaps

and age, even being a mistress to the affluent could bring in a

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