The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2352

Mara was just double-checking with Balfour to make sure that Alyssa hadn’t spilled any beans she shouldn’t have.

Mara had slipped out early that morning, eager to avoid Alyssa who might corner her with questions about last night’s fiasco.

Even though she had managed to brush off Alyssa at the time, Balfour hadn’t been fully coherent then.

In his presence, she feared he might grasp the gravity of what had happened.

But now, Balfour’s voice on the phone betrayed no hint of suspicion.

Relieved, Mara asked, “Balfour, where are you at the moment? I popped over to the library this morning; there are a few books I’ve been itching to read but can’t seem to find at home. Could you swing by and give me a lift on your way back?”

Balfour furrowed his brow, hesitating. Ivy’s shoot could run late, yet Mara wanted a ride home.

you have the

home for its tranquility, away from the bustling city center.

a chauffeur, Mara surely couldn’t make it to

heading back, so I sent the driver home early. Come on, can’t you just pick me up? Or are you tied up with something else? Is the office swamped today?” Mara pressed.

he really needed to

on set weren’t up to snuff, he’d have

it’s not too far, come find me over at Ivy’s set, and I’ll take you

suggestion made Mara’s heart skip a

and he was at Ivy’s? Did he miss

fathom what allure Ivy, that sly enchantress, possessed.

he was even asking Mara to come to Ivy’s

said, glancing at

worried about irritating