The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2091

Chapter 2091

On the other end of the room, a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon sat unopened, its intended recipient clearly beyond doubt.

“This… I don’t think you are the type to be all spooked by a blackout. With the candlelit dinner you’ve prepared, you seem rather at ease, don’t you?”

It was obvious that Giselle had gone to great lengths-just for a dinner for two, she had laid out a veritable feast.

Alyssa’s lips curled with irony. “Even with a blackout, you managed to whip up a feast. You truly are a domestic goddess.”

Though Giselle felt a twinge of awkwardness, she didn’t miss a beat to sell herself, “On the days when work isn’t hectic, I love to come home, whip up a meal, and experiment with recipes. My culinary skills aren’t half bad.”

Giselle thought, surely with a spread like this, the old dame would have to look at her with new respect.

Alyssa suddenly asked, “Such a grand spread. Giselle, who are you cooking for?”

fidgeted with her hair awkwardly, “This… it’s just for me. You know, I’m hardly ever home, so I cook in bulk and freeze it. That way, it’s fresh when I get back, and I don’t have to

you have quite the flair

“Uh… it’s the blackout! Madam, why hasn’t Balfour shown up yet? He knows about the power cut and said he’d

calling the property management or an electrician, not a married man! What’s the big idea, calling Balfour in the dead of night? To keep you company? I’ve always believed that young ladies should have self-respect. Chasing after a man like that, throwing

it.”

Giselle’s face looked particularly

Giselle stammered. “That’s not what I meant. I was just scared and

now, Giselle was treating Alyssa as

you take me for? Do I look easy to fool? Giselle, I’ve eaten more salt than you have walked

think you’re playing

your meaning. Maybe we should call Balfour; he can clear this up!”

to come?” Alyssa’s smile was cold. “I’ve said it before, no one besides me likely knows about

my message.” Giselle’s

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