The Kiss that Sparked it All

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However, as Ivy locked eyes with Balfour, she couldn’t help but cave in. It was rare for them to be together like this, so close and intimate, and she cherished every moment.

In the past, Ivy would shy away from getting too close to Balfour. She feared that the heavy weight of her feelings would spill out if she allowed herself to be too near to him. After all, if their professional relationship were to suddenly take a turn towards the personal, it could get messy.

But now, basking in the warmth emanating from Balfour’s gaze, Ivy felt a joy bubbling inside her that she couldn’t quite contain.

The world outside might have been frosty, but snuggled in Balfour’s embrace, Ivy felt toasty warm, as if he were a wood-burning stove radiating heat through her.

That morning, Alyssa drove over to the Howard Group Building. She needed to check in with Leo on the progress of the task they discussed from their last meeting. However, she hadn’t anticipated that Balfour, who was usually punctual, would be absent from his office at nearly ten in the morning.

“Quinton, where’s Balfour?” she asked, a hint of irritation in her voice. “Why isn’t he in his office first thing in the morning?”

Alyssa was not pleased.

every move, his absence from the company was unusual.

ever respectful, adjusted his glasses and replied, “Madam, as far as I know, the young master visited Ms. Lewis at the hospital yesterday afternoon and

mind. He’ll just think I’m nagging if he

in at headquarters when Quinton had already sent

cuddle. “What’s so funny?” she asked. They were watching a heartwarming romantic movie; it wasn’t

his phone to Ivy. “Look at this. I’m all grown

laughed, “She’s probably worried you’re up to no good, staying

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been a couple of days since I checked in

too.”

their families as “home” warmed Balfour’s