The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2550

Ivy couldn’t help but let out a sardonic chuckle.

Mara had been harping on about how well she knew Alyssa, but her every move and warmth in her demeanor only expression screamed a lack of respect for the old lady 5 surfaced when Balfour was around, casting her motives into a suspicious light.

“Oh, sure, you are not like me,” Mara drawled, “I grew up with Balfour. We’re like two peas in a pod. And you? You’re just some girl he picked up from God knows where.

Boys will be boys. They love their toys, so I don’t fuss about it. But the longer he spends with you, the more he’ll come to appreciate what I have to offer. I’m betting it won’t be long until he comes running back to me.”

Ivy had to suppress a real laugh now. Mara’s confidence was something else.

“So, you’re that confident you’re more important to him than I am?” Ivy asked.

Mara dropped Alyssa’s hand and even whipped out a wet wipe as if she had touched something distasteful.

an inevitable truth. What have you and he really been through? Compare that to the history Balfour and I share? Consider this a friendly piece of advice: don’t

more wisely, like maybe picking up a book or two. There’s no need to

sliding off her like

mean?” Mara’s voice had an edge of irritation.

what you think

become so brazen. Mara wondered if it was because she had been too kind. If she had decided to team up with Clara earlier, Ivy wouldn’t be so

Ivy really think

done putting on airs

airs around you? I don’t need to reiterate how strong

Ivy fell silent.

was with Balfour now, and she had no desire to flaunt their relationship in front

had been in the past, it