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?”

the sarcasm!” Ivy was already in pain, and his mocking tone only added to her

who usually didn’t stand up for herself, now talking back because of Nolan. Clearly, the man held a special place in her heart.

Ivy, you’ve signed a contract with me, and here you are getting cozy

for being chummy with

countered, “Nolan and I

huff, Balfour responded, “Ivy, don’t forget who you are now. Your actions represent not just yourself, but the Howard

blame Balfour for his anger. “I’m sorry, was careless. I’ll be more

man who just loaned

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

money was a loan, and I intend to repay it in full, with interest.”

pulling her in by the waist, “And how exactly do you plan to repay me, with interest?”

he looked her over. “What

that doesn’t mean I’ve sold my dignity. No matter what, I’ll find a legitimate way to pay you back!”