The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2051

However, Alyssa never had a good impression of Giselle. At every turn, the thought of her being with Balfour was met with a cold shoulder.

The reason behind the recent squabble between Ivy and Balfour seemed to be traced back to Giselle stirring the pot. Ivy’s jealousy was the spark that set off their disagreement.

“Here’s what we’ll do, Quinton.” Alyssa paused, a plan forming in her mind as she said, “You go find Giselle and tell her I would like to invite her for a meal. Ask when she can grace me with her presence.”

The underlying message was clear: the formidable Alyssa Howard would deal with Giselle personally.

Quinton mentally offered his condolences to Giselle for a few seconds before replying, “Yes, ma’am. I’ll get right on it.”

After leaving the Howard Mansion, Quinton drove straight to Giselle’s film set and tracked down her agent.

finished a scene when she heard Quinton had come looking for her, and her spirits lifted. “It must be Balfour, worried about me, sending Quinton to check

up my

Quinton with a beaming smile. “Where’s Balfour? Didn’t he come along?” “Mr. Howard didn’t come, Giselle. Today,

Alyssa, Giselle’s smile vanished, replaced by surprise

to extend an invitation from her for a meal, just wondering

that if not for Alyssa’s disapproval, she would be

so quiet, Giselle? Is dining with the old lady

“She seldom invites others to dine with her. Declining such an

that this dinner was not optional.

have refused anyway. Despite her feelings towards Alyssa, Alyssa was still Balfour’s grandmother, and Giselle knew better than