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.”

them busy, so the

intruding on their rare alone time was unappealing. They’d moved out for the very purpose of having their own space, and they intended to keep

the mundane task of cooking, something they usually loathed most, became a delightful shared endeavor. Time with Balfour was time savored, no matter the activity. But their home

silent communication didn’t escape

doubt Mara’s narrative about their thin-skinned relationship. Snatching this man from Ivy’s side might be tougher

so there was no need for elaborate dishes they couldn’t conjure up anyway. A couple of simple vegetarian plates and a couple of

did nothing out of order. Even

guests, Balfour and Ivy were far more relaxed-it was

up a piece of onion, Balfour deftly removed it from her plate and onto his

good for you,” he