The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2523

“Listen, Alyssa, I’m sorry, okay?” Mara pressed closer, her voice simmering with frustration as Alyssa cautiously gripped the railing, stepping back.

Alyssa said, “I apologize. But life’s long, and you’ve got plenty ahead of me, unlike me. I’m practically six feet under already. Why not let go of Balfour and find someone who truly loves you?”

Mara’s laughter held a bitter edge, and with a swift, fierce motion, her hand struck Alyssa’s arm. A sharp cry escaped as Alyssa missed her grasp on the banister and tumbled down the stairs.

“Ah-”

The dispute had erupted in a secluded corner, away from prying eyes. As Alyssa fell, her scream was the only sound before a sickening silence took over.

Mara’s hands shook uncontrollably. “You brought this on yourself, so don’t blame me.”

Blood slowly pooled beneath Alyssa’s head, her eyelids fluttering before closing into

unconsciousness.

around, ensuring they were in a blind spot, away from any surveillance, before

only a matter of minutes before someone discovered

happened here? Someone help! Alyssa’s fallen

“You’ve got to be kidding. Alyssa was just fine, chatting with friends a

joke about such matters. The crowd stirred, clustering around the

been upstairs with Ivy, heard the dreadful news and sprang up, his

said, “Althea, what did you just say?

and see for yourselves.

and Ivy made for the door, Ivy nearly stumbling in her rush. She cursed the drink she’d had that evening; if only

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