The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2328

Ivy nibbled at her lower lip as she faced Balfour. “Mr. Howard, do you really expect me to believe you’re serious? Can you honestly be by my side at every moment?”

Balfour met Ivy’s gaze, both of them locked in a silent standoff.

After an eternity of quiet, it was Ivy who looked away first, well aware that what they were discussing was just a pipe dream.

She didn’t want to impose on him; after all, he was a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, leagues busier than a small-time actress like herself.

“So, you’ll only be happy if you stay in the dorms? At my place, I can still see you, and take better care of you, but once you move to the dorms, I’ll be-”

Ivy spun back with a chuckle, “Mr. Howard, please, don’t worry about me. It’s just a sprained ankle, I’m hardly helpless. Besides, Mara got injured too, she’s at home waiting for your care. You can’t be expected to look after us both; me staying at the dorms eases your load a bit.”

“You’re upset.” Balfour stated it as a fact, “I can’t just abandon Mara; we grew up together.” Ivy let out a sigh. Balfour knew she was irritated, yet he still brought up Mara in her presence.

since. That’s between you two, so there’s no need to involve me. Anyway, if you’re okay with it, take me to the set tomorrow. Consider it the last time I’ll

so set on making things

just don’t regret it.”

“I never do.”

door slamming shut not long after. It seemed he wouldn’t be coming back

before, Balfour showed up on time for breakfast

oatmeal and exchanged greetings with Alyssa did he stand to escort

food, even his coffee was just a few sips

Ivy finally spoke up, “Skipping breakfast isn’t going to do your stomach any favors, you

grunted coldly, “You needn’t worry about that anymore. You’re moving to the set,

and Ivy chose

Ivy’s decision to move to the dorms, and he was