The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2282

She fancied acting, so let her act. He would not let what happened to Ivy occur again, not on his watch.

He was well aware of the public’s disdain for Colton’s production crew, but he knew better than to rush into damage control. The best strategy was to wait until their reputation hit rock bottom, then make a move; the turnaround would be spectacular.

Balfour had been scheming, knowing full well Ivy would certainly not give up acting.

Arriving home, Balfour instructed the housekeeper to lay out some everyday clothes for Ivy. As he stepped out of the car, Mara came running towards him.

“Balfour, you’re back!”

Mara seemed in high spirits, grabbing his arm, ready to head inside with him.

Balfour discreetly slipped his arm away.

hospital

all. You stay here; I need to discuss

“What’s so secret that I can’t hear? Don’t how bored I am here alone?”

not a big deal; she could listen in,

back to M State. I’m swamped these days

tears began to fall, leaving Balfour flustered.

with the waterworks? Did I say something wrong?”

him without a word, eyes brimming with stubborn

thought you’d be happier in M

all. You just find me bothersome, right? Sending me back to

Mara who first mentioned being bored.

it would be better for her to return since she had hardly any friends here and had spent years in M