The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1985

Indeed, despite Balfour’s efforts to clean up the news, Alyssa had seen it.

“I’m sorry Alyssa, I’ve caused trouble for the Howard clan again.”

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Alyssa smiled and took a sip at her water, “Silly child, I’m not here to scold you. You’re part of the Howards, and what concerns you concerns us all. It’s just that some folks will come asking me about this mess, and I’m at sixes and sevens about how to explain.”

Ivy hadn’t expected Alyssa not to reprimand her but to affirm her as part of the Howard family, which moved her immensely and made her feel even more remorseful.

Alyssa was so kind to her, yet she kept stirring up trouble.

“Alyssa, it’s not like what they seemed online. Those photos were taken out of context. The guy in the pictures is my high school friend, Nolan,” Ivy pleaded.

all she could muster at the moment,

just wait for me

to find evidence to prove

got into the car Balfour had arranged for her. “Quinton, take me

“Miss, Mr Balfour instructed me to take you somewhere else first.”

puzzled,

didn’t answer and

pulled up outside the city hall, “Miss, Mr Balfour’s waiting for you

Ivy nodded and took her ID from Quinton’s hand, walking in alone.

had signed a contract early on, they hadn’t officially

hadn’t expected him to pick

quite simple. In less than half an hour,

Ivy felt dazed but mostly resigned. “Balfour, can Quinton take me