The Kiss that Sparked it All

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Chapter 2509

The Dunhill family couldn’t even dream of setting foot in a soiree of this caliber.

Yet for Ivy, Alyssa had never been stingy with their resources.

Below, Mara watched Ivy bask in her triumph, seething with envy.

“Pfft, I thought with her dive into showbiz, she’d grow a bit classier. But look at that

pathetic excuse for a gift-a scarf! It’s laughable! She’s practically advertising her humble

beginnings in the Howard family. Talk about small-town mentality. It’s downright

embarrassing, and it’s a wonder how Dean and Alyssa even bother to make excuses for

her.”

Mara ranted to Olivia without restraint, looking at Ivy with utter disdain. To her, Ivy just

couldn’t do anything right.

Olivia, on the other hand, could understand why Ivy would gift Alyssa a hand-knit scarf at

such an event. The emerald brooch on it wasn’t cheap either; those stones were the kind

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you’d only find at exclusive auctions.

And really, what could you gift a woman who’s seen it all, a woman who could buy

anything she desired? In families like theirs, time and effort were the most precious

commodities.

In an age where everyone’s always in a rush, not many would take the time to knit a scarf

for an elder. Olivia knew this, but she humored Mara’s critiques to save dignity.

Once Mara’s attention drifted, Olivia walked around. She was on the hunt too; the event

was crawling with elite guests and their eligible offspring.

Although she didn’t know a soul, Olivia knew that a sincere smile could go a long way.

Most people were more than happy to engage with her, answer her questions, and offer

help.

Her only wish was to find a dashing gentleman to spice up her monotonous stay at home.

Safe as it may be, it paled in comparison to the vibrant nightlife she was accustomed to

abroad.

Ivy, meanwhile, flitted from guest to guest with Alyssa, especially when toasting with

flutes of champagne. Her beaming smile was all she needed-no need to prove her drinking

prowess with more than a sip.

Such was the prestige of the Balfour family.

In truth, Alyssa had never bothered with such pleasantries before. This whole song and

dance was for Ivy’s benefit, to smooth the path for her acting career, all performed on her

own birthday.

Ivy reveled in it, her earlier complaints dissipating. She was only concerned about Alyssa’s

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w-being ready to offer an arm at the slightest sign of discomfort

Come by meet someone special. This is the prodigious director Tallulah-

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Before Alyssa could finish, Ivy’s eyes lit up, and she stepped forward hands eagerly

asping the director’s arms

Tallulah was a rising star in the industry, and was a fan of both her style and

substance. Yet, she wasn’t quite sure what Alyssa’s hunts amplied-was a role in a ne

screenplay waiting for her?

Best to keep such thoughts to herself, though No need to come off as presumptuous

well-being, ready to offer an arm at the slightest sign of discomfort.

“Come Ivy, meet someone special. This is the prodigious director Tallulah-”

Before Alyssa could finish, Ivy’s eyes lit up, and she stepped forward, hands eagerly

grasping the director’s arms.

Tallulah was a rising star in the industry, and Ivy was a fan of both her style and

substance. Yet, she wasn’t quite sure what Alyssa’s hints implied-was a role in a new

screenplay waiting for her?

Best to keep such thoughts to herself, though. No need to come off as presumptuous.

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