Chapter 2025

“Balfour, thank you.”

The gratitude in Ivy’s voice was unmistakable and heartfelt in a way she had never experienced before. It was a first for her to be on the receiving end of such consideration.

As they chatted, the door to their cozy booth swung open, and the waiter came in with a tray of food.

“Well, isn’t this a surprise,” came a voice behind the waiter, and in walked Giselle.

the

impression of Giselle had

been spur-of-the-moment, not something he had

at the office?” Giselle’s eyes darted toward Ivy, a hint of aggression in her gaze. “And now you’re here having lunch with Ms.

only he had not expected his little lie to be exposed so soon, “Hungry,” was Balfour’s nonchalant reply, seemingly indifferent to

excuse, but with it out in the open, she had

starving, too, thought I’d grab a bite before heading back to set, and look, here we all are. What are the odds? Since fate keeps throwing us together, why not have lunch together?”

so few dishes? There are three of us, we should

was frosty as she said, “No need, Giselle. I think what we’ve ordered is plenty. Ordering more than we can

Ivy’s outright dismissal, however, was a slap in the face. “Ms. Dunhill, I think you’ve got the wrong idea! I just wanted

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