The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2080

“You’re just being too sensitive,” Balfour replied with a dismissive tone.

Ivy dropped her gaze, clenching her jaw, opting to stay silent rather than argue.

“Come on, Nolan, we haven’t had a meal together yet. No time like the present, join us, will ya?”

Nolan, who hadn’t eaten yet, saw this as an opportunity to confirm whether Ivy was indeed Mrs. Howard, Balfour’s wife.

In the end, no one could withstand Giselle’s persistence, and the group found themselves at a sushi bar not far from the studio lot.

As they settled in, Giselle made a point of sidling up next to Balfour.

Balfour paused mid-sit, glancing over at Ivy who was expressionlessly taking a seat next to Nolan, seemingly unfazed. His expression soured, and the atmosphere around him grew tenser.

to come to this place often back when we were kids? We thought this place was the bee’s knees back then. I wonder if it’s still

eyes focused on Ivy across from him, nodding nonchalantly and responding with

was the only one who remembered this place,”

had been his first encounter with the group, he would’ve bet his last dollar that Balfour

thick hair a veil obscuring her less-than-thrilled

subject, brought up family matters.

visited Dean and Alyssa. How are they

blandly, “They’re fine. Thanks for asking.”

was indifferent, as if he were speaking to

by the perceived coldness; after all, his cousin had always been the

Next time I’m free, I’ll make sure to drop by,” Nolan said with a smile.

seemingly detached from the conversation, feeling

your career on track, and you’re not getting any younger.