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.

last here. Balfour, do you still remember when we used to come to this place often back when we were kids?

focused on Ivy across from him, nodding nonchalantly and responding

I was the only one who remembered this place,” Giselle said, wearing a warm, tender

observed them quietly. If this had been his first encounter with the group, he

hair a veil

to change the subject, brought up family matters.

and Alyssa.

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

indifferent, as if he were speaking to a stranger rather than family.

perceived coldness; after all, his cousin had always

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

sipped her tea quietly, seemingly detached from the conversation, feeling like an outsider.

in Nolan’s life. “You’ve got your career on track, and you’re not