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 to appear less tense.

to my question

grabbed her purse, ready to leave, when Mara suddenly clutched her wrist, “Hold on! Did you call me out today just

you take me for? Someone you can just summon and dismiss?”

about. Since you’re not willing to answer,

of her gut feeling. If she had wrongly accused Mara, she’d be making a scene by now. Wouldn’t she seize the opportunity to

Mara’s calm demeanor suggested she’d anticipated this question and prepared for it, enabling her

out a sigh of relief. She did feel a touch mad, but her instincts told her there was more to

about today’s incident?” the driver inquired, referring to

shook her head. “No need. I’m not

to the hospital, her driver had