The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2106

As Ivy watched them go, she curled up in the corner of her bed, hugging her knees to her chest, silent, refusing to engage with the buzz-cut thug guarding her. Only now did she know the guy’s name was Jack.

She was especially longing for Balfour’s arrival, wondering if he would rescue her.

When those two goons brought in the culprit, she was supposed to make the transfer.

But the credit limit on the card Balfour gave her was maxed out, and if he did not show up in time, she was afraid this time she might….

A sourness tickled Ivy’s nose, but she knew tears were the last thing she needed.

Yet, she could not help but remember the previous night at home, with Balfour and herself each at their desks, buried in their work.

They did not talk much, and Balfour’s affections were for someone else, but just being in the same room with him, sitting in silence, was enough to give Ivy a sense of peace.

residence and the chilling, unfinished building she

to the Howard family home, and sleep

had been mentally exhausted from dealing with the thugs, and now, though she had

from the stained wall, causing Ivy to furrow her brow

eye, she saw Jack flipping a switchblade, a silent warning that any thoughts

texted Clara to

your task done?” Clara asked, puzzled. It

we have the right person. You should come and identify her, just to be sure,” Raven lied smoothly, knowing Clara’s eagerness to see Ivy’s downfall.

asked for his location.

under your building, in a blind spot for the cameras. Wear a hat so you don’t leave any

evidence.”

witness Ivy’s defeat led her straight into a trap-a pair of strong

feel the world spinning before collapsing