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.

at such an event. The emerald brooch on it wasn’t cheap either; those stones were the kind you’d only

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

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

on the hunt too; the event was crawling with elite guests and

a long way. Most people were more than happy to engage with her, answer her questions, and offer help.

stay at home. Safe as it may

guest to guest with Alyssa, especially when toasting with flutes of champagne. Her beaming smile was all she needed-no

the prestige of

truth, Alyssa had never bothered with such pleasantries before. This whole song and dance was for Ivy’s benefit, to smooth the path for her acting career, all

Alyssa’s

someone special. This is