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?”

Howard, we were just old classmates catching up. Cut the sarcasm!” Ivy was already in pain,

Ivy, who usually didn’t stand up for herself, now talking back because of Nolan. Clearly, the man held a

and here you are getting cozy

for being

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

“Ivy, don’t forget who you are now. Your

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

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

looked up at him, the man towering over

and I intend to repay

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

he looked her over. “What do you have of value? Your

away with all her might, “I may owe you money, but that