The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2339

Ever since Ivy left, Balfour had grown increasingly cold towards Mara. It was baffling trying to figure out what was going through Balfour’s mind.

At that moment, Althea came out with a steaming glass of milk, ready to take it up to Balfour. This was a habit Ivy had instilled in him, given his sensitive stomach. He often had to socialize with clients and eat out, and lvy would always have a warm glass of milk ready for him before bed.

Since he had already eaten out today, Althea heated up some milk for him upon his return. She was just about to carry it upstairs when Mara, with a quick glance and a smile, approached her. “Althea, let me take that milk to Balfour. I need to discuss something with him anyway.”

Althea smoothly sidestepped her reach and said, “Ms. Lewis, you’re a guest, and it wouldn’t be right to have you taking care of such tasks. If Alyssa found out, she’d surely have a word or two for me about my lack of propriety.”

Yet, as the family hadn’t asked her to leave, it wasn’t their

staff had spent more time with Ivy and held a deeper affection for her. Ms. Lewis always carried an air of

wasn’t genuinely fond of the staff; her amiability was just for

and that made

taking no for an answer. Her smile quickly faded as she snapped, “Don’t act all high and mighty with me. I’m offering to help and you’re

but didn’t want to disturb the elderly couple over such a petty issue. Besides, the milk was ready; what harm could come from letting Mara take

just a servant in this household, and Mara was their

thought, Althea put on a gracious smile and said, “The milk’s