The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2509

The Dunhill family couldn’t even dream of setting foot in a soiree of this caliber.

Yet for Ivy, Alyssa had never been stingy with their resources.

Below, Mara watched Ivy bask in her triumph, seething with envy.

“Pfft, I thought with her dive into showbiz, she’d grow a bit classier. But look at that pathetic excuse for a gift-a scarf! It’s laughable! She’s practically advertising her humble beginnings in the Howard family. Talk about small-town mentality. It’s downright embarrassing, and it’s a wonder how Dean and Alyssa even bother to make excuses for her.”

Mara ranted to Olivia without restraint, looking at Ivy with utter disdain. To her, Ivy just couldn’t do anything right.

the other hand, could understand why Ivy would gift Alyssa a hand-knit scarf at such an event. The emerald brooch on it wasn’t cheap either; those stones were the kind you’d only find at exclusive

you gift a woman who’s seen it all, a woman who could buy anything she desired? In families like theirs,

not many would take the time to knit a scarf for an elder. Olivia knew this, but she humored Mara’s critiques

around. She was on the hunt too; the event

sincere smile could go a long way. Most people were more than happy to

gentleman to spice up her monotonous stay at home. Safe as it

flutes of champagne. Her beaming smile was all she needed-no need to prove

prestige of the Balfour

before. This whole song and dance was for Ivy’s benefit, to smooth the path for

in it, her earlier complaints dissipating. She was only concerned about Alyssa’s

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