The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1969

After much internal debate, Ivy weighed her situation with a heavy heart and reluctantly decided to let go of the opportunity that had come knocking.

After all, she had made a promise to Balfour, and she couldn’t just ignore his warning and act recklessly, breaking the agreement for her own sake.

“Nolan, I’m really sorry, but I have to decline. I deeply appreciate your offer, but the job isn’t the right fit for me. Thank you, though,” she said with a regretful tone.

Nolan looked surprised that Ivy would actually turn down the job. After all, the position offered a great salary and benefits, and once she walked out that door, chances like this wouldn’t come by easily. It was clear she needed a job, yet she was passing up this golden opportunity.

“May I ask why?” Nolan wasn’t ready to give up just yet.

As Ivy was about to make up some excuse, her phone suddenly rang.

Glancing at the caller ID, she saw it was Balfour calling her.

she stepped away to answer the call.

at the Harris Group?” Balfour’s tone was less

at the Harris Group now that Nolan

meeting, had seen the message from Ivy and quickly called her back.

far from straightforward

was here for a job interview,” Ivy replied, initially surprised by Balfour’s call but then remembering the text she had sent him on the bus. “It’s all good now, Mr. Howard. You can go back to what you were doing.”

good now?

asking for help, and now she’s saying everything’s fine? Was she playing

after a few seconds of

her ear, Ivy pursed her lips in annoyance. What was the point of that call? He didn’t say anything

that