The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2059

Quinton bowed apologetically, “Sir, Mrs. Howard instructed me not to tell you. I…

Balfour scoffed. “Next time something like this happens, don’t worry about Grandpa and Grandma’s orders. Just tell me right away! That’s all. You may leave now.”

After Quinton’s footsteps faded away, Balfour leaned against his desk and sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. Of course, he knew exactly what Alyssa was thinking, but he could not just ignore Giselle.

Years ago, Giselle’s father had done him a huge favor. On his deathbed, he had one last request for Balfour to look after his only daughter. And when Balfour made a promise, he intended to keep it.

Downstairs.

As the servants brought out the last dish and Balfour had not come down yet, Alyssa grumbled, “That boy is always buried in his company affairs. Would the company collapse if he left it alone for a moment? What’s the point of having a whole team under him if they can’t manage without him?”

pointedly at Quinton as she

a big company. He has to be there to call the shots. Don’t worry, I’ll fetch him. Work is important, but he needs to eat. Health

Balfour probably preferred Giselle’s company

a complex mixture of

today; having you run errands is not right. Ivy, you go get Balfour. He

full of warmth when she looked at Ivy, but

message to

came down with their hands so tightly clasped that Ivy’s hand began

She whispered something

tilted his head down towards