The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2349

For days, Ivy had managed to avoid Balfour’s gaze. But now, his eyes were fixed on her with an intensity that made her own flicker with irritation.

“Do you not miss me at all?” B’alfour asked with a brazenness that made Ivy’s blood boil.

How dare he? Ivy thought, her anger trembling through her. After spending a cozy night. with Mara, he had the audacity to show up here, trying to play the field. Ivy finally looked up, her eyes meeting Balfour’s reflection in the mirror.

Even if our relationship is nothing but a business arrangement, I’d appreciate it if you’d

between them. In a flare of rage, he grabbed her chin, forcing her to face him. “What did you just say? Say that again! Have you gotten too proud, Ivy? I’ve cleared your debts, and now you’re ready to prance back to your lofty acting career? What am I to you? A fool to be played with? If I were you, I would face reality and not live my pitiful life clinging to both pride and desires.” His words were a bitter sneer, mocking her pride

her lashes dampen, Balfour stepped back, regretting the words that had spilled out without thought at the prospect of her leaving. He didn’t understand why he’d lost

I know what I owe you. My earnings from this upcoming film should cover a good chunk. Rest assured, as soon as the studio pays out, I’ll transfer the money to

was an underlying

prevented him from consoling her-especially since she was the one who’d mentioned ending their