The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2495

Her man Balfour had finally become someone else’s husband, all thanks to the woman standing before her.

The bitterness gnawed at her, and even her fists were clenched in silent rage.

Olivia sauntered over again, “Well, I never thought I’d see the day the big-shot CEO of Howard Group would be slaving away in the kitchen. Quite the domestic god, aren’t we? Right, Mara?”

She gave Mara’s shoulder a little pinch-a warning to keep her composure, or they might not be so welcome in these halls again.

Mara took a deep breath and managed a strained smile, “Yeah, I’m just surprised you wouldn’t hire a helper or something. With Ms. Dunhill off on set and Balfour buried in work, getting a little help would free up some time for you both. Otherwise, you’re stuck sweating over little domesticity.”

Balfour and Ivy exchanged a knowing glance. Their careers kept them busy, so the moments they shared were all the more precious.

The idea of a housekeeper intruding on their rare alone time was unappealing. They’d moved out for the very purpose of having their own space, and they intended to keep it that way.

endeavor. Time with Balfour

communication didn’t escape Mara and Olivia’s

began to doubt Mara’s narrative about their thin-skinned relationship. Snatching this man from Ivy’s side might be tougher than she

guests were of the same age so there was no need for elaborate dishes they couldn’t conjure up anyway. A couple of simple vegetarian plates and a couple of

was distracted so her food tasted bland, but she did nothing out

and Ivy were far more relaxed-it was their house, after

When Ivy accidentally picked up a piece of onion, Balfour deftly removed it from her plate and onto his own, following

“Eat

for you,” he

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