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.

she could make her own

Giselle have her victory in snatching

the nearby station. “Mr. Howard, you should take Giselle.

put on a show of gratitude, clasping Ivy’s hand with an overly theatrical thank you. “Oh, Ivy, you’re such a darling!

not. Well, I’ll be off then,” Ivy replied with a forced chuckle, gently pulling her hand away and heading towards

seemingly pushed towards Giselle without a second thought.

a choice for him without

as Ivy walked away, and she reached to link

Ivy’s retreating figure.

Balfour said, sidestepping Giselle’s hand, yet he

Giselle’s face was unmistakable as

settled in, she noticed Balfour still standing outside the door. Puzzled, she asked, “Balfour, aren’t you coming?”

replied curtly, signaling the driver

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