The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2420
“I’d been working my butt off to make a comeback, scrambling for every bit part I could get.
But darn it, there were these few people who knew about the mess between me and Ivy. They kept using that to trip me up, as if
they were pushing bad luck my way every chance they got. I was supposed to shoot a commercial for this company, and they
had specifically wanted me only me. But because of Ivy, I lost that gig too. Tessa, what’s your daughter gonna do to make this
right? Hasn’t she dragged me through the mud enough? Now I’m getting pulled into her drama again. How is that fair?”
Tessa looked ashamed. “I can’t imagine Ivy bullying anyone. Isn’t your industry a bit chaotic? You know, with all the backstabbing
and mudslinging. You can’t believe everything those gossip sites post, right?”
Clara rolled her eyes. “Have you forgotten how I ended up behind bars because of her? Does she want to see our family
destroyed?”
Tessa seemed helpless. “That wild child hasn’t lived at home for ages. I can’t control her anymore. Besides, your father doesn’t
follow this celebrity gossip. Let’s keep it from him, okay?”
When Clara heard her tone, she knew Tessa wasn’t going to help. She let go of her arm and wrapped her own arms around
herself, standing there aloof.
“If you’re not going to handle your daughter, I’ll have to take care of it myself. Last time, I was unlucky to get locked up, but Dad
bailed me out. I won’t let this slide. Ivy’s going to pay.”
She spun on her heel and started to walk away when Tessa, a bit frantic, caught up and grabbed her wrist. “Clara, please don’t
be mad. Let’s not make a scene. It was hard enough getting you out last time; we can’t afford another incident.”

Clara stopped in her tracks, her back to Tessa, her face twisted in disdain. She knew how to manipulate Tessa, even when she
was just a kid!
Suddenly, she spun around and hugged Tessa. “Tessa, why don’t you go talk to Ivy? Tell her to stop spreading stuff about us,
okay?”
Tessa looked puzzled. “Ever since Ivy moved out, we haven’t been on good terms. That girl won’t go blabbing about our
relationship – it’s just not her style.”
And what good would it do to talk to Ivy? She doesn’t care about Tessa’s opinion
anymore.
Clara put on a sympathetic smile. “Tessa, I’m not actually asking you to talk to Ivy about this, I’m giving you a chance to see your
daughter. Don’t you miss her?”
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Tessa paused, realizing she hadn’t thought about Ivy in ages.
But Clara’s thoughtful act seemed to touch her
She smiled contentedly. “Having you as a daughter is more than enough for me, Clara. As for Ivy-she left without a backward
glance and got you in trouble. There’s no need for me to chase after her. Whatever you need, just say the word. Ivy may have
left this family, but it’s not right for you to suffer for her actions. I know how hard it is for you in this industry.” Clara looked
touched. “I knew you’d have my back, Tessa. Since Ivy’s the talk of the town right now, why don’t you pay her a visit? Maybe you
could record something for me?”
Tessa saw the cunning in Clara’s eyes, but for the sake of keeping peace in the family, she reluctantly agreed, “Tell me what you
want, and I’ll do it.”