The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1947

“Really?” Balfour’s tone dripped with disbelief as he wrapped his arm around Ivy and turned to leave.

Despite herself, Ivy couldn’t resist looking back at Nolan, exhaling a defeated sigh.

Once they reached a secluded spot, Balfour released her.

Distracted, Ivy wasn’t watching her step and walked straight into a grand column. “Ouch, that hurts!”

Balfour instinctively reached out to steady her. However, when he recalled the cheerful conversation she had been having with Nolan, his expression soured, leading him to retract his hand.

Ivy clutched her head, wincing in pain.

Balfour sneered, “What’s the matter? Still daydreaming about your dear Nolan? Can’t even watch where you’re going?”

Cut the sarcasm!” Ivy was

Balfour was surprised to find Ivy, who usually didn’t stand up for herself, now talking back because of Nolan.

contract with me, and here you are getting cozy with other men? You really don’t see me at all! Balfour

sure have a skill for being chummy with men anywhere

hold back, Ivy countered, “Nolan and I were only reminiscing about old school days!”

Balfour responded, “Ivy, don’t forget who you are

brought her back to her senses. Realizing her misstep, Ivy couldn’t blame Balfour for his anger. “I’m sorry, was careless. I’ll be more mindful in

to the man who just loaned you three million. Shouldn’t

at him, the man towering over her, highlighting the imbalance in

a loan, and I intend to repay it in full, with

so?” Balfour reached out, pulling her in by the waist, “And how exactly do you plan to repay me,

her over. “What do you have of value?

Feeling violated, Ivy pushed him away with all her might, “I may owe you money, but that doesn’t mean I’ve sold my dignity. No matter what, I’ll find