The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2360

Ivy couldn’t help but feel a jolt of surprise. For days, Mara had been playing nice in front of Balfour, yet here she was, showing her true colors behind closed doors.

“Ms. Lewis, are you mixed up or something? You’re the one who’s the third wheel between Balfour and me. What’s the matter, wasn’t it enough for you to sneakily send me those pictures last night? Now you’re here to give me a face-to-face warning?”

Ivy, despite her anger the previous night, had easily guessed that Mara had sent those intimate photos on purpose. After all, ‘accidentally’ sending a picture required navigating through several steps, right?

Besides, they had only just added each other as friends and had never messaged before. Mara had to specifically search for Ivy’s contact to send that picture, then timed the retraction of the photo, pretending it was sent to the wrong person. Ivy didn’t buy for a second that Mara intended to send that picture to Balfour.

“Sweetheart, you know darn well how many years Balfour and I go back. How can you stand there with a straight face and accuse me of being the third wheel? If it weren’t for you, I’d be the one by his side right now. You stole Balfour from me! I suggest you get a grip and don’t have any delusions of coming between us!”

Ivy had thought countless times about how she would confront Mara, but she never imagined it would go down like this – a showdown in the restroom of some diner.

and Mara shared, but once Mara threw down the gauntlet, Ivy

they had years of history,

were now legally married. They were the

acquaintance’ amount to? Right now, Balfour and I are married, while you’re nothing

admit she’d underestimated Ivy. After her tirade,

thought Ivy would slink away after

test and see who really matters

She had no clue what

we? In public, I have no interest in squabbling with you. If you’ll excuse me, I’m

Ivy turned to leave, but Mara unexpectedly yanked her back.

Ivy nearly