The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1998

Tessa was utterly shell–shocked. For years, she had played her part as the submissive and unassuming member of the Dunhill family, never once stepping out of line or defying the father and the daughter’s wishes.

But to her disbelief, despite her unwavering compliance, Clara still treated her with such contempt!

“Clara, what on earth has gotten into you? I haven’t done anything wrong!” she said. Her voice was trembling as aggrieved tears began to well up in her

eyes.

Clara glared at Tessa’s eyes, which bore a striking resemblance to Ivy’s, and her anger flared even hotter, “Stop your act! Ivy’s become so sly and cunning. It’s all because of your influence!”

Without another thought, Clara grabbed a nearby pitcher and hurled it at Tessa.

in time. “Ah!” she

wasn’t boiling, but it was hot enough to redden her skin as

senses in her rage, sobered up a bit when she saw the reddened skin on Tessa’s arm. A flicker of fear crossed her face,

in this state took the edge off Clara’s anger. She frowned and looked at Tessa, “Tell me, do you still consider Ivy your daughter at heart?” Without hesitation, Tessa shook her head. “Of course not. After Ivy gave us that

her response, “Yes, that wretch Ivy set

to humiliate me and even threatened me with surveillance footage. Ivy is despicable.” But Tessa’s mind latched onto something else after she

seemingly incapable daughter get so rich? Renting a high–end studio, hiring a crowd of extras–could it be that she actually

gnaw at Tessa for severing ties

but she had a pretty face after all, so perhaps

age, even being a mistress to the affluent could bring in a substantial sum for

you thinking about?”

“Nothing much, just figuring out how we can get back at Ivy for you.” That’s more like it!” Clara said, her gaze shifting. “Ivy dared to scheme against me like this today so I’ll make