The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2001

The receptionist, seeing the commotion, quickly stepped in, “Madam, you can’t just barge in here.”

Tessa, red–faced with anger, pushed past the receptionist, attempting to storm through the turnstile, but it wouldn’t budge.

The receptionist, unable to stop her, called out loudly for security.

Two guards approached one on either side and hoisted Tessa up, ready to escort her out of the building.

Struggling in vain, Tessa saw she was about to be thrown out and shouted, “I’m Ivy’s mother. My daughter Ivy has connections with your CEO. If you toss me out like this, the CEO won’t let you off the hook.”

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As fate would have it, Nolan was just returning to the office.

the lobby, but when he heard the woman claim to be Ivy’s mother, Nolan couldn’t help

of a

rubbed her sore arm and sized up the man before her, “Yes, I’m Ivy’s mother. And

the CEO of Harris Group, the very

the CEO of Harris Group, Tessa’s face performed an extraordinary volte–face, plastering on a smile, “Mr. Harris, it’s you. I’m Ivy’s mother, and I came

to him about Ivy, he courteously led her to his

take a seat,” he offered, pouring her a glass of water, “What would you like to know about

her aspiration clear in her eyes.

so cordially by the CEO of such a large company made

her life she’d been treated this way, and it felt incredible.

answer. Knowing she knew you, I had no choice but to come here,” Tessa said, a tinge of resentment

sensed Tessa’s dissatisfaction