The Kiss that Sparked it All

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.

vanished at the sight of

sharp exchange in Colton’s office, Ivy’s impression of Giselle

had been spur-of-the-moment, not something he had broadcast. So why was

you had to deal with something back 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.

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

clearly did not buy Balfour’s excuse, but with it out

set, and look, here we all are. What are the odds? Since fate keeps throwing us together, why not have lunch together?” Without waiting for an invite, Giselle slid into a seat beside Balfour, grabbed

three of us, we should definitely

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

civility. Ivy’s outright dismissal, however, was a slap in the face. “Ms. Dunhill, I think you’ve got the wrong idea! I just wanted to treat you to a nice meal, no strings attached, but you’re not making this easy. I’m really hurt, Giselle said, her eyes downcast, playing the damsel in distress-a role she knew all