The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2514

Ivy’s eyes sparkled, but Balfour quickly added, “But you’re only allowed to drink at home, nowhere else, okay?”

“Why not? This stuff is sweet, even better than soda,” Ivy said, taking a big gulp and then sipping it slowly as if she couldn’t bear to part with the taste.

“You might think it’s weak, but too much will get you buzzed, especially for a lightweight like you.”

Ivy was downing her drink as if it were lemonade, and in no time, her glass was empty.

She didn’t want to weave through the crowd for a second round, so she just gazed longingly at Balfour’s burgundy-colored wine, which looked equally tantalizing.

“What flavor is yours? Is it sweet?”

“Not very, but it has a fruity bouquet. Do you want to try it?”

Ivy’s gaze followed the wine glass in Balfour’s hand, and she nodded unconsciously.

“Yes, please.”

to his surprise, Ivy closed the distance in two steps and pressed

he saw Ivy still eyeing his red wine, unwilling

you’re getting tipsy over a glass of wine.”

eyebrows knitted together. “I’m

you’re not tipsy, so it must be me

Ivy nodded obediently.

brought the glass to her lips. “Just

give her more, knowing her tolerance was about

sip, he pulled back

good. It’s

stuck out her tongue as if truly offended

where the initial bitterness gives way to a lingering fruitiness,

fruit on the palate, bitter yet not astringent, and after a few moments, a sweet fruitiness emerges.