The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2263

“Shut up!” Balfour barked, startling Diana to the point where she nearly dropped her hand from her pocket.

“Who do you think you are? You are not even worthy to speak her name.”

Balfour’s words struck a nerve, hitting Diana right where it hurt.

She had the looks and the talent, but Ivy… Ivy just had that extra bit of luck. What made her less worthy?

She deserved those millions of followers more than Ivy did!

“How am I not worthy? That woman? What’s her talent besides stirring up the tabloids every other day? She’s the one who’s unworthy of her status!”

Her fists were clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white, and she ground her teeth in anger.

Balfour glanced at her bulging pocket nonchalantly. If he was not mistaken, the very thing they were after was right there in her grasp!

“Unworthy? Someone like you have the gall to speak of worth?” He sneered.

Why am I unworthy? You know nothing! If it wasn’t for the backing of the Howard family behind her, who in this

about these accusations; his role was to be Ivy’s solid rock and support, come

was willing to withstand the criticism, all for her.

consumed by her rage, Balfour edged closer

is unworthy, but

breath, his thoughts racing. How could Balfour get so close to her?

fall for this woman,

to

flower as she said, “Me, Mr. Howard? I’m

hand almost brushing Balfour’s chest, but

said with

as she struggled violently. “Let go of me!

realized Balfour had been playing a cunning game.

he had sensed something off about her from

she starkly contrasted her usual flashy style, known for her love of vibrant colors. But most tellingly, her hands had barely left her pockets.