The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2495

Her man Balfour had finally become someone else’s husband, all thanks to the woman standing before her.

The bitterness gnawed at her, and even her fists were clenched in silent rage.

Olivia sauntered over again, “Well, I never thought I’d see the day the big-shot CEO of Howard Group would be slaving away in the kitchen. Quite the domestic god, aren’t we? Right, Mara?”

She gave Mara’s shoulder a little pinch-a warning to keep her composure, or they might not be so welcome in these halls again.

Mara took a deep breath and managed a strained smile, “Yeah, I’m just surprised you wouldn’t hire a helper or something. With Ms. Dunhill off on set and Balfour buried in work, getting a little help would free up some time for you both. Otherwise, you’re stuck sweating over little domesticity.”

careers kept them busy, so the

They’d moved out for the very purpose of having their own space, and

loathed most, became a delightful shared endeavor. Time with Balfour was time savored, no matter the activity. But their home life wasn’t for public discussion.

didn’t escape Mara and

thin-skinned relationship. Snatching this man from

same age so there was no need for elaborate dishes they couldn’t conjure up anyway. A couple of simple

nothing out of order. Even Olivia was just quietly observing the couple.

far more relaxed-it

of onion, Balfour deftly removed it from her plate and onto his own,

the protein’s good