The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2503

Mara blinked in disbelief and asked, “Are you kidding me? Or did you just land a new movie role or something?”

“Why the hesitation? I’m just asking how your sister died. What’s with the panic? Or do you know deep down that it wasn’t Balfour’s fault she’s gone, and you’re scared that if the truth comes out, you can’t guilt-trip the Howard family into taking care of you anymore?”

At Ivy’s words, Mara could only spit out two dismissive words, “Crazy lady. Does Balfour even know you’re doubting my sister like this? Oh, no wonder you came to see me behind his back today. If Balfour knew you were a nutcase, he’d dump you in a heartbeat!”

Though Mara maintained a facade of composure, her fingers were tightly clenching under the table.

Why was Ivy suddenly asking about this?

Victoria’s death had never been questioned, not even by the photo placed under her pillow that night. After all these years, no one would uncover the truth!

kept reassuring herself, managing

the answer to my question better than anyone. But hey, no pressure to spill now. When I find the

her wrist, “Hold on! Did you call me

do you take me for? Someone you can

nothing else for us to talk about. Since you’re not willing to answer, we can face off

more convinced of her gut feeling. If she had wrongly accused Mara, she’d be making a scene by

anticipated this question and prepared for it, enabling her to keep her cool and even mock

car that Ivy let out a sigh of relief. She did feel a touch mad, but her instincts told her there was more

today’s incident?” the driver inquired, referring to Mara’s persistent grip.

“No need.

the hospital, her driver had been on high alert