The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1959

Ivy’s heart leapt when she saw the notification in her email: an invitation to an interview. It was only an interview, yet to her, it was as precious as gold dust. After a string of rejections that felt like tossing wishes into the abyss, this was a lifeline.

She knew she had to bring her A-game. Every detail mattered, from her poise to her attire, so she dipped into her modest savings and set out to hit the local mall.

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The clothes Alyssa had prepared were all a bit too glitzy for an interview, more suitable for a gala than an office.

With a quick word to Alyssa, she was out the door.

Roaming through the mall alone, Ivy found the perfect business suit. It was like the mannequin had been her twin, but the price tag was hefty. She hesitated, pondering whether to bite the bullet.

voice drawled, one that was as

enough, there was Clara, flanked by her usual entourage.

the Dunhills with three million, they hadn’t bothered her. She’d hoped she’d seen the last of them. But fate had other ideas.

flaunting her newfound luxury, no doubt funded by Ivy’s unwilling

to engage with Clara. She ducked into a dressing room, hoping to make

As if you could afford anything. Just here to play dress-up? You

Clara and said to the sales assistant, “Hi, could you pack up the suit from the

just

she prepared to leave without further ado.

clever one, playing the mistress? It’s effortless, isn’t it,

to assess