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?”

Ivy was already in pain, and his mocking tone only added to her irritation.

didn’t stand up for herself, now talking back because of

are getting cozy with other

sure have a skill for being chummy with men

back, Ivy countered, “Nolan and I were only reminiscing about old

don’t forget who you are now.

misstep, Ivy couldn’t blame Balfour for his anger. “I’m sorry, was careless. I’ll be more mindful in

closer, his presence overwhelming. “Watch your tone. Remember, you’re speaking to the man who just loaned you

over her, highlighting the imbalance in their relationship.

I intend to repay it

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

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

violated, Ivy pushed him away with all her might, “I may owe you money, but that doesn’t mean I’ve sold my