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

Giselle have her victory in snatching the

there. I can get back on my own,” Ivy stated, pointing to the nearby station. “Mr. Howard, you should take Giselle. After all, her film set is quite a trek from here.”

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

hand away and heading towards the bus stop, not sparing a second glance

Balfour found himself overlooked, seemingly pushed towards Giselle without a

made a choice for him without considering his feelings in

Giselle’s spirits lifted as Ivy walked away, and she reached to link

watched Ivy’s retreating figure. If she

yet he did let her

was unmistakable as she followed him

outside the door. Puzzled, she asked, “Balfour, aren’t you

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

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