The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2458

Clara sat there with her arms crossed, giving off a ‘keep out’ vibe like she was some kind of celebrity.

But Ivy? Ivy was the picture of ease and confidence, sitting across from her, forcing Clara to admit that she was outclassed.

Ivy’s makeup was minimal, her lipstick barely there, and she was dressed in what looked like a high school costume for some low-budget play. Yet she didn’t seem the least bit out of place.

“You seem to be doing well.” Ivy said. Her hands were clasped casually on the table, her demeanor as relaxed as ever.

Well, of course, she was at home here, in this set, while Clara was the outsider.

Clara twirled a brand-new designer watch around her wrist, a smug smile playing on her lips. “Aren’t you going to ask why I came here today?”

One of Ivy’s eyebrows arched as she said, “If you have something to say, you’ll say it. See, you already can’t wait, am I right?”

smile on Ivy’s face was like a red flag to Clara.

off, slamming them

act, Ivy. It’s not like I

she knew her sister all too well. Just a bit of patience and Clara’s true colors would

is it that you

you. Surely even you can’t be oblivious to the fact that you’re like the town pariah

that my dear sister here has been fanning

down her spine. Ivy was still calling her

of the scandal to get a little spotlight for myself.

her chair, a calculated look in her eyes. “And let’s be honest! If you hadn’t given me the ammunition, how could I have seized this opportunity? Thanks

how do you plan to face the backlash now? Some of the things you’ve pinned on me were your doing. I know you’re an old hand at this game, but

such accusations from Clara would have sent Ivy reeling with

could talk about it all with a calm detachment. Their parents, Tessa and Finn, always