The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1948

A woman in a lilac evening gown stood behind them, her puzzled gaze fixed on the pair. “Balfour, what are you doing here?” she asked.

“Nothing, Balfour said, releasing his hold on Ivy.

The woman approached Ivy, a smile playing on her lips as she appraised her attire. “That dress is a one-of-a-kind global exclusive. When I tried to order it, I was told it had already been snapped up. I never imagined I’d see it here, being worn.”

Ivy knew the dress Balfour had picked out for her must have been expensive, but she hadn’t realized it was a global limited edition.

“I’m just borrowing it for the evening. I’ll return it after the party,” Ivy explained quickly.

The woman pressed her lips together in a slight smile. “I see.”

For some reason, despite the woman’s natural tone, every word she uttered made Ivy feel uneasy, as if there was some underlying hostility.

But why?.

was certain she didn’t

met, there was no way

was this hostility

Could it be…

look at Balfour beside her. Could it be because of him?

for the day. “I always thought you looked best in gray suits. Why did you go for black today?”

known each other for a long time? Ivy studied their subtle dynamics, curious about their

Balfour responded curtly, and it was clear he had

felt a sense of familiarity. That face… she had seen it before

clicked suddenly, and Ivy gasped in recognition, “Giselle, you’re the actress

a nod and a gracious smile. “Today’s celebration is for my birthday, and I’m delighted

party was her birthday

wish her a happy