The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2052

Alyssa snorted coldly, “Like I need her to pay for a mere meal! Go tell her to come straight to my house. I’ll cook her up a feast myself.”

“Yes, ma’am,” Quinton replied with a bow, taking Alyssa’s message to Giselle.

Giselle sensed that there was more to this invitation than just a meal. Surely, Alyssa had something important to discuss, right?

“Alright, I got it. I’ll come over right after work tomorrow evening,” she confirmed.

The next day.

Giselle had her agent reschedule all her appointments so she could get ready and head over to the Howard Mansion early after the day’s shoot.

Although Alyssa had offered to cook, it would not be proper to accept without showing some respect for an elder by arriving early. It would also allow her to demonstrate her virtue and understanding in Alyssa’s eyes.

at the grand entrance of the Howard Mansion, Giselle touched up her makeup in the car and adjusted her dress before ringing the doorbell.

Howard’s butler, unsurprised to see Giselle, politely welcomed her

Ma’am has been waiting for you,” he said.

replied, “Thank you. I appreciate

offered it to the butler. “You work

nice; please, take the other.”

favor given is a favor

with the Howard family’s staff with this small token. Having an insider to feed her information about Balfour could

butler merely glanced at the hand lotion and pushed it away with a casual hand. “No need for that, Giselle.

been rebuffed, and she almost

Forget it!

the exchange had never happened

then, Alyssa descended the staircase, her smile gracious yet distant. “You’re early, Giselle. Is work not keeping you busy