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.

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

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

everyone’s always in a rush, not many would take the time to knit a scarf

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

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

her monotonous stay at home. Safe as it may be, it paled in comparison

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

prestige of the Balfour family.

was for Ivy’s benefit, to smooth the path for her

it, her earlier complaints dissipating. She was only concerned about Alyssa’s w-being ready

This is the prodigious director Tallulah-