Chapter 2061

The word “honey” made Ivy’s heart skip a beat. They were so close that she feared her erratic heartbeat might betray her inner

turmoil.

Dinner was a struggle for Giselle. She could hardly swallow a bite.

After clearing the main course, each guest was served a bowl of creamy mushroom soup. Giselle spooned the soup stiffly, the flavor bland as chewing wax.

Alyssa was in high spirits, feeling that her goal for the evening had been accomplished.

Upon observing the chemistry between Balfour and Ivy, any woman with eyes and a brain would know it was time to throw in the towel!

“Giselle, you don’t seem to have much of an appetite, do you? Or is the mushroom soup not to your liking?” Alyssa asked, her voice dripping with honeyed concern.

Snapping back to reality, Giselle shoveled a hefty spoonful into her mouth. “No, it’s delicious! Hiss…”

eyes were brimming with tears. She spat out a burned tongue tip, her voice muffled and pitiful. “Balfour,

then, Alyssa had already sent someone

just close

indifferent. She could tell Giselle was faking it but could not be bothered to call her out.

aggrieved as tears streamed down

“It hurts…”

the pain.” Before Giselle could continue her act, Alyssa

could

more careful. Even mushroom soup can burn you,” Alyssa chided, not missing the

mouth, Giselle’s inner monologue was anything but gracious. “This old bat just can’t pass up any chance to school

stiff smile with ice lodged in her cheek, she looked

you want to take Giselle to

and he ignored her.

noticed that Alyssa did not seem to fancy Giselle as

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