The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2560

“Send him another message, he won’t reply like that, because he loves me! How could he possibly reply like that? You’re messing with me, right?”

Ivy furrowed her brow and glared at Clara, whose patience wearing thin. Without another word, Clara slapped Ivy so hard she crashed onto the bed.

“Believe it or not, that’s the message your so-called beloved sent you. Oh, and your love? It’s as fragile as a house of cards-it doesn’t even need a gust of wind, just a swollen cheek to vanish. Pathetic, really. But hey, I’ll do you a solid because of your sad little display and ask him again.”

Clara’s fingers danced across her phone as she sent Balfour another message: [Your lady’s with me. Face is not as pretty as it used to be. But Mr. Howard, you’re a man of romance, probably won’t mind shelling out a few million for an ex, right?]

Balfour was on edge, waiting for Clara’s text. The moment he saw it, he grabbed his phone and drafted a quick response but hesitated. If he was to show he didn’t care about Ivy now, how could he reply so quickly?

can only confirm that Mrs. Howard is in a village on the outskirts, but

We don’t want to startle them. If necessary, get in touch with the village head. Tell the locals I’ll generously reward any useful info, no expense spared.”

“Understood.”

He knew Clara was there, but not if Mara was or if they had called anyone else. He couldn’t risk

like your rich hubby really doesn’t care about you. Minutes have

in. Ivy’s heart skipped a beat, hoping it wasn’t as

a big fan. Friends call

to wait? If I need you,

still don’t need me? What happened to her face? Man, that’s heartbreaking to see.”