The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2518

“Really, what is there to be jealous of, huh? Jealous that you hijacked the life meant for your own flesh and blood sister? Or maybe it’s because for years you’ve been living a lie, parroting her habits to curry favor with Balfour? You might think you’re sitting pretty with your high and mighty lifestyle, but I don’t buy it. I’m me, and I could never lose myself the way you have.”

Her words struck Mara like a thunderclap, causing her to snap her eyes open wide. “What on earth are you blabbering about? Don’t think you can spout nonsense just because you’ve had a few too many drinks! If I catch you spreading these rumors again, friendship be damned, I won’t go easy on you!”

Olivia scoffed with disdain. “Think I want to be your friend? Seeing what happened to your sister only gives me the creeps. Tell me, if Balfour ever find out the true reason behind Victoria’s death, would they still feel indebted for the life she once saved? They’d more likely want to wring your neck!”

Alyssa, intending to check on Ivy, had not expected to overhear such a conversation from the shadows.

were still buried? Why did Mara seem so panicked

hidden in her spot, yearning to unravel

I didn’t warn you. We don’t want a repeat of that past scandal. I’ve got to dash.”

anxious to escape, clutched her purse and made for the door. But Olivia, having the upper hand in their argument for once, was not about to let this opportunity slip away. She gripped Mara’s wrist tightly. “Need I remind you again? Last time we were back in the country, I overheard your sleep talking. I’ve got some evidence up my sleeve. Don’t doubt me, or go ahead and test me

nightmares that plagued her sleep, making it impossible to share a bed with anyone, anywhere. She feared her midnight

boss’s daughter. You wouldn’t be here at this fancy soiree, would you? Without me, you wouldn’t