The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2521

Suddenly, a young man with a glass of wine in hand approached Olivia and inquired with a

hint of concern.

Quickly masking her distress with a practiced smile, Olivia clutched at her chest and said, “Oh, I’m fine. Did I startle you?”

“Not at all, but you seemed a bit under the weather there.”

And with that, a conversation sparked naturally between them, while Alyssa remained hidden in a blind spot, waiting for Mara to leave before she could stealthily make her exit. “Sister, oh sister, blame them if you must, but not me! Thanks to you, I’m now under the Howard family’s wing! Heh heh heh.” Mara chuckled softly, a sound that sent a chill down Alyssa’s spine.

Initially, she thought Mara was just a bit mischievous, not putting her mind to good use, but after overhearing today’s secret, she felt more strongly that Mara could no longer stay near Balfour. She had to be sent away – and quickly! It was also time to thoroughly re-investigate the events of the past.

and she accidentally nudged the door, causing a loud “click”. Mara whipped around, alert, “Who’s there? Show

the thought that someone might have overheard their conversation was intolerable. All her long-term plans could be

for you, come out now. Don’t think I haven’t noticed you skulk

around.”

began to regret skipping out on the exercise sessions her husband often encouraged her to join. If only she had, perhaps she could have made

heels came into view. As Mara’s gaze finally

have here snooping around. Alyssa,

light and cheerful, like a blooming flower, yet to Alyssa, she seemed a cannibal flower.

wander where I please.