The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo)
Chapter 2509

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 excusefor a gift-a scarf! It's laughable! She's practically advertising her humble beginnings in the Howardfamily. Talk about small-town mentality. It's downright embarrassing, and it's a wonder how Deanand 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 doanything right.

Olivia, on the other hand, could understand why Ivy would gift Alyssa a hand-knit scarf at such anevent. The emerald brooch on it wasn't cheap either; those stones were the kind you'd only replace atexclusive auctions.

And really, what could you gift a woman who's seen it all, a woman who could buy anything shedesired? 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 anelder. 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 wascrawling 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 peoplewere more than happy to engage with her, answer her questions, and offer help.

Her only wish was to replace a dashing gentleman to spice up her monotonous stay at home. Safe as itmay 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 ofchampagne. Her beaming smile was all she needed-no need to prove her drinking prowess withmore 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 wasfor 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-

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 screenplaywaiting 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 thedirector's arms.

Tallulah was a rising star in the industry, and Ivy was a fan of both her style and substance. Yet, shewasn'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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