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.”

glance. Their careers kept them busy, so

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

a delightful shared endeavor. Time with Balfour was time savored, no matter

escape Mara and Olivia’s

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

guests were of the same age so there was no need for elaborate dishes they couldn’t conjure up anyway. A couple of simple vegetarian plates and a couple of meaty ones were just enough

was distracted so her food tasted bland, but she did nothing out of order. Even

Ivy were far more relaxed-it was their house, after

Ivy accidentally picked up a piece of onion, Balfour deftly removed it from her plate and onto his own, following up by serving her a generous

protein’s good for you,”