The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1984

The tension in the room hung thick as syrup before Balfour’s derisive snort cut the silence. “Didn’t you promise there would be no more interactions with other men? Who gave you the green light to star in his company’s commercial?”

Balfour’s cold tone left Ivy choking on her words. She could have clarified that nothing happened between her and Nolan, but she couldn’t explain why she met him after promising Balfour she wouldn’t.

“I’m sorry, I should’ve told you. I was afraid you’d be upset.”

Ivy knew no explanation could erase the fact that she had lied to him. The best course of action was to own up to her mistake.

She let go of the breath she was holding, “Balfour, I shouldn’t have lied to you, but please give me a chance to explain.”

If there was one thing Balfour detested, it was dishonesty. He had given Ivy two chances, and yet she had squandered both with lies.

How could he trust her again?

had no intention of giving her another chance at the beginning. But when she uttered the

steps were the best

Nolan’s company couldn’t continue shooting the commercial, and they faced a hefty fine for breach of contract. Nolan said I resembled Clara

gaze darkened at her words.

asked, and you just said yes?”

his proposal. But I felt responsible for the mess and didn’t want to owe anyone. I thought it would just be a day or two of shooting, which is no big deal. And then I’d cut ties with Nolan. I had no idea

in the news? You two

there’s absolutely nothing between me and Nolan!” Ivy’s explanation seemed pale against the

idea dawned on her. “I know how to prove my innocence. But I need to see Nolan

expression soured further. “You want to see him again?”

I just need his help to prove my innocence. You don’t trust me, Balfour, but you can have someone accompany

again, “Ivy, you better

nodded earnestly. “Don’t worry. I will clear my name!”