Chapter 2028

Giselle’s words were as opaque as a foggy London morning, yet her intentions shone like the midday sun.

In her own cryptic way, she was nudging Ivy to voluntarily give up her ride home in the Howard family’s sleek sedan and leave it for her and Balfour.

Ivy was not opposed to stepping aside, but she just could not fathom why Giselle always danced around the point instead of speaking her mind. Everything about her seemed shady.

Stepping back, Ivy glanced around.

They were not far from downtown; surely, she could find another

way back.

And right she was. A bus stop was in sight, not too far away.

at her disposal, she

her victory in snatching the ride with Balfour..

bus stop over there. I can get back on my own,” Ivy stated, pointing to the nearby station.

a show of gratitude, clasping Ivy’s hand with an overly theatrical thank you. “Oh, Ivy, you’re such a darling! You don’t mind me calling

forced chuckle, gently pulling her hand away and

Balfour found himself overlooked, seemingly pushed

for him without considering his feelings in

lifted as Ivy walked away, and she reached

face was a mask of frost as he watched Ivy’s retreating figure. If she did not care, why should

said, sidestepping Giselle’s hand, yet he did

smugness on Giselle’s face was unmistakable as she followed him into

in, she noticed Balfour still standing outside the door. Puzzled, she asked,

care of,” he replied curtly, signaling the driver and

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