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.

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

up

and change, then approached Quinton with a beaming smile. “Where’s Balfour? Didn’t he come along?” “Mr. Howard didn’t come, Giselle. Today, Mrs. Alyssa Howard specifically sent me

vanished, replaced by surprise and caution. “Alyssa? Why would she

her for a meal, just wondering when you might be available,”

of dining with Alyssa. For years, she believed that if not for Alyssa’s disapproval, she would be the one married into the Howard family, not Ivy, who came

with the old lady not

a long silence, Quinton spoke again, “She seldom invites others to

that this dinner was not optional.

not have refused anyway. Despite her feelings towards Alyssa, Alyssa was still Balfour’s grandmother, and Giselle