The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1937

Mr. and Mrs. Dunhill were the kind of parents that made local gossip rags seem like they were reporting mundane everyday life. It was unheard of, unfathomable even, that their daughter hadn’t received an ounce of parental affection despite both parents being alive and well. Instead, she was exploited as a sacrificial offering for her elder sister’s benefit-a tale both pitiful and tragic.

“Do you really think handing over that three million today will make them keep their word and leave you alone? Based on your description of them, it seems that once they discover they can extract money from you, they’ll only tighten their grip on you in the future.”

Balfour’s cautionary words froze Ivy in her tracks. She had hoped that this hefty sum would close the chapter on her dealings with the Dunhills, but Balfour knew the family’s character all too well. The scenario he painted was all too plausible.

The Dunhills were insatiable in their greed. Once they got a whiff of money coming from Ivy, they’d surely tighten their grip, seeing her as nothing more than a cash cow!

“I’ve got to run. Quinton will be in touch,” Balfour said before abruptly ending the call.

Ivy was left somewhat bewildered.

What did that mean?

Was Balfour in or out?

buzzed with

legal team has drafted an agreement, and I’m sending the digital copy to you. It’s your call

so meticulously, Ivy was taken aback.

with

upon accepting the three million, Ivy would no longer have any association with the Dunhill family,

had indeed thought of everything. With this agreement in hand, Ivy wouldn’t be shackled

anymore.

room. Ivy tossed her bank card on the table before her parents, declaring, “There!

bank card, skepticism written all

into her purse. “If you don’t trust

hey, Ivy, hold

the money, grew anxious and reached out to stop her. “We’re just asking, Ivy. But you’ve got to

she wouldn’t let a potential windfall slip through her fingers