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?”

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

now talking

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

skill for being chummy

“Nolan and I were only reminiscing about old school days!”

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

her senses. Realizing her misstep, Ivy couldn’t blame Balfour for his anger. “I’m sorry,

your tone. Remember, you’re speaking to the man who just loaned you

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

was a loan, and I intend to

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

“What do you have of value?

all her might, “I may owe you money, but that doesn’t mean I’ve sold my dignity. No