Chapter 2496

“Hmm, take care of yourself.” Balfour tossed the words casually, but Mara’s eyes immediately welled up with tears.

She always knew Balfour had a soft spot for her, but out of respect for Ivy’s standing, he refrained from showing his feelings too openly in public.

For years, she was always held in high esteem by him. She believed that even Ivy’s presence couldn’t change that fact.

“I will, don’t worry, Balfour. Even when you’re not around, I know how to keep myself together.”

Ivy was busy tucking into the roast chicken Balfour had carved for her, pretending not to hear Mara’s sentimental words.

After finishing her meal, Mara felt it would be awkward to linger at the table, so Balfour suggested she relax in the living room.

Before leaving the dining area, Mara shot Olivia a knowing glance.

two women proceeded with their plan, splitting up as

quite the interesting “Mr. Howard,

in with perfect timing; her eyes were twinkling and she was really holding genuine

two exchanged a glance, with Ivy

answered with one word, “Fate.

then?” Ivy gazed at Balfour intently,

brought them together somehow. To him, Ivy was his true

you know, I could’ve met someone else.” Ivy

if you had met someone else, I would have fought

high opinion of me at first. You

sensation in his heart and couldn’t resist pinching her

the end, you’ll be by my

her eyes this time, thinking to herself about the difficult task she’d been handed.

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