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.

explanation felt weak, but it was all she could muster at the moment,

wait for me to get back.”

decided to find evidence to prove her

into the car Balfour had arranged

replied, “Miss, Mr Balfour instructed me

was puzzled, “Where

didn’t answer and drove off.

the city hall, “Miss, Mr Balfour’s waiting for you inside.”

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

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

him to pick today!

than half an hour, they had their

hand, Ivy felt dazed but mostly resigned. “Balfour, can Quinton take me to the Harris Group now?”