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

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

a bit when 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.

“Tell me, do you still consider Ivy your daughter at heart?” Without hesitation, Tessa shook her head. “Of course not. After Ivy

“Yes, that wretch Ivy set me up today to embarrass me!”

to humiliate me and even threatened me

did her seemingly incapable daughter get so rich? Renting a high–end studio, hiring a crowd of extras–could

Tessa for severing ties with Ivy over just three million.

much, but she had a pretty face after all, so

mistress to the affluent could

you thinking

Clara with a sycophantic smile, “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 sure she lives to regret