Chapter 1939

“Yes,” Quinton nodded, “there’s a dinner party tonight and Balfour’s on the guest list. He needs a date, and I was hoping you’d be available?”

Ivy nodded in agreement, “Of course, it’s part of my role.”

It was her job to stay by Balfour’s side, to shield him from unnecessary complications.

She was committed to being his plus-one to these functions for the duration of the year-long agreement.

“Ivy, sit tight. Before we hit the party, we need to make a little detour.”

Quinton sped up the car, whisking Ivy away to an upscale stylist’s studio.

“This studio is in cahoots with our company. A-listers get their red-carpet looks crafted here. You can trust their expertise, Ivy. Let them work their magic on you.”

“Alright then.”

but as Mrs. Howard, the face of the Howard dynasty, she needed to look the part. Following Quinton inside, she felt out of her element

a smile, “Quinton, long time no see! What brings you

shifted to Ivy, “And

herself with a friendly smile.

to attend with Mr. Howard tonight. She could use a touch-up. This is the gown Mr. Howard selected.

over a

selected it for her was unexpected. Could a man as busy as he afford such attention to detail?

said, leading Ivy further into the studio. “This is our wardrobe area, but since Mr.

just how vast the studio was;

gestured to a chair in a private cubicle. As he examined Ivy’s reflection, he remarked, “You have delicate features.

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