The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2609
Mara’s heart hung suspended, a balloon tugging against the string of her anxiety,
yearning. for the power to teleport straight to the place where they held her father
captive.
As the investigation progressed and the pieces came together, an air of
excitement began to bubble among the team, like champagne threatening to pop
the cork.
Her heart steadied, anchored by their confidence. It meant they were close, and
that they had the upper hand.
All that was left was to pinpoint where the kidnappers were hiding, and they could
bring
her father home.
But she gave no thought to Victoria. Dark thoughts crept in, wishing, almost
hoping, that Victoria would quietly slip away in this ordeal. No more competition
for her father’s affection. The thought was selfish, but it was there.
Oh, Victoria, Victoria, it's not a curse from me, but karma’s own design! Why did
you have to set your sights on Balfour, the one I had my eye on first? If you had
cared for me, your own sister, you wouldn't have been so entangled with Balfour.
Mara thought.
She had never suspected her sister and Balfour were anything more than friends.
But their joint abduction laid bare an ugly truth.
Victoria, always preaching about putting studies first, claiming romance was off
the table, yet clinging to Balfour behind closed doors!
He was meant to be Mara’s, but Victoria had to wrench him away.
If Victoria didn’t care about sisterly bonds, why should she keep up the pretense?
“I wish you'd just vanish, never to darken my life again.” The thought of Victoria's
demise brought a chilling smile to her face, one that startled the teacher who had
been by her side throughout the ordeal.
“You
But as Mara turned back, her face was once again the picture of woe. The
teacher must have imagined that fleeting grimace.
“Is something wrong?” Mara asked.
“No, it's nothing. Do you want me to get you a fresh cup?”
Mara shook her head, a picture of despair, “No thank you. I've lost my appetite.”
She wouldn't even drink her water, poor child, so worried about her sister and
father, thought the teacher.
“Don't fret. We have to have faith in the police. They've identified suspects. It
won't be long
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before they rescue your sister and father. There's no need for such worry.”
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Mara kept her head down, masking
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her eyes from the teacher's view. She
has never been worried about
Victoria. It would be better for her if
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Meanwhile, the kidnappers celebrated into the night, with only a couple
maintaining any semblance of sobriety.
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You two, stay on guard. Don't let

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your eyes off those three,” slurred
Jaxon, barely able to keep on his feet.
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Elton watched quietly, filing away every detail.
“Don't worry, Boss, I'll keep them locked up.”
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Jaxon belched, “On the next call, we'll

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