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.

time. “Ah!” she cried

enough to redden her skin as it splashed upon her arm.

she saw the reddened skin on Tessa’s arm. A flicker of fear crossed her face, “I…” Despite the pain shooting up her arm, Tessa managed a smile of submission, “Clara, I’m fine, really. Please, don’t be upset.

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.

satisfied with her response, “Yes, that wretch Ivy set me up today to

designed it to humiliate me and even threatened me with surveillance footage. Ivy

hiring a crowd of extras–could it

began to gnaw at Tessa for severing ties

be good for much, but she had a pretty face after all,

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

you thinking about?”

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