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 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

kept his eyes focused on Ivy across from him, nodding nonchalantly

this place,” Giselle

this had been his first encounter with the group, he would’ve bet his last dollar that Balfour and Giselle were an

head down, her thick hair a veil obscuring her

change the subject,

and Alyssa. How are

fine. Thanks for asking.”

if he were speaking to a stranger

wasn’t put off by the perceived coldness; after all, his cousin had always been the aloof type.

regards, will ya? Next time I’m free, I’ll make

seemingly detached from the conversation, feeling like

got your career on track, and you’re not getting any younger. Got a girlfriend yet?”