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?”

old classmates catching up. Cut the sarcasm!” Ivy was already in pain, and his mocking tone

eyes, Balfour was surprised to find Ivy, who usually didn’t stand up for herself, now talking back because of Nolan. Clearly, the man held a special place in her

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

being chummy

back, Ivy countered, “Nolan and I were only

are now. Your actions represent not just

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

“Watch your tone. Remember, you’re speaking to the man who just loaned you three million. Shouldn’t I matter more

the man towering over her, highlighting the imbalance in their relationship.

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

reached out, pulling her in by the waist, “And how exactly do you plan to repay me, with

struggle, he looked her over. “What

that doesn’t mean I’ve sold my dignity. No matter what, I’ll find a legitimate