Chapter 2517

Balfour didn’t dare admit he had no clue about Ivy’s tolerance for booze. Little did he know

that she’d be tipsy from just a glass of wine, her head swimming in a gentle haze.

Ivy’s cheeks were flushed a lovely shade of pink, and as she lay in bed, she seemed restless, not entirely at ease.

Alyssa instructed Balfour not to return downstairs. “Just stay here and look after Ivy, dear. Your grandfather and I will handle the rest.”

He rose to see Alyssa out, still concerned. “You both are getting on in years. I’ll look after her for a bit, and if all is well, I’ll come down shortly.”

hand dismissively. “Oh, don’t fuss, just stay

put it nicely, needed Alyssa and

friends, they weren’t

handle. Reassured by Alyssa’s words, Balfour relaxed. Soon, someone brought up a cup of strong coffee, the

Balfour to help Ivy drink it. “Otherwise, she’ll wake up with a dreadful

watched them, restless. Seeing the two head upstairs again, she

that moment that

to stop you, but have you thought this through? You’re in the Howard household. Any misstep could ruin the impression you’ve made. Do you think Balfour would choose you after that? No matter how anxious you are, now is not

for Mara was her friend.

irreparable. Mara’s face became gloomy. “What do you mean? Haven’t we already agreed? You chase your man, and I’ll go after Balfour. What’s it to you? You’re not helping me, and now you’re here blocking my way.

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