The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2303

Alyssa's furrowed brow was a testament to her irritation, and it was clear that Balfour had likely never witnessed such brazen behavior from Mara before.

"Do you think I'm worried about you meddling in their relationship? I simply don't want their happy home to be ruined by someone with ulterior motives. Have you ever considered, Ms. Lewis, that one day I might spill the beans to Balfour?"

Mara was clearly taking advantage of her sister's goodwill, trying to cash in on the favors she was owed.

Truth be told, the Howard family was indebted to her sister, a top-notch gal if there ever was one. But as for Mara herself – she was nothing like her sister!

The difference in their characters was like night and day.

Mara had even begun to disregard the weight of Alyssa's words, which almost made Alyssa want to chuckle.

Wiping away her tears, Mara put on a pitiful face as if she were being unjustly persecuted. "Go ahead, tell Balfour. I don't mind if you share our conversation with him, but remember one thing—Until Balfour tells me to leave, I'm not going anywhere, Alyssa."

Mara was confident that even if Alyssa told Balfour everything, he would never send her packing.

After all, she really didn't have anyone else to rely on back home; Balfour was her only real acquaintance.

She knew Balfour was a man of his word; he had promised her sister he would take good care of her, and he wouldn't easily abandon her.

"You're quite cunning, Ms. Lewis," Alyssa remarked.