The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1538

Ida deciphered a flicker of disdain from Bryan’s expression, which naturally grated on her nerves.

Meanwhile, her secretary, wracked with guilt for not intercepting the intruder, stood nervously by the door.

Ida fixed her gaze on Bryan for a moment, then lifted her eyes and waved her hand dismissively at her secretary, signaling for her to leave.

Relieved, the secretary quickly closed the door behind her as she left.

With no one else in the office, Ida didn’t bother to hide her disdain for Bryan. “What makes you think I’m not worthy of your courtesy, Bryan? What are you doing here?”

Bryan responded with a smirk. “Oh, Ms. Gipson, don’t be so sensitive. It was just a joke! You used to joke around with me all the time. What happened? Can’t take a joke anymore? Are you really mad?”

at all. What do

in the office decor. Everything was the same as it

could still recall the days when he would visit this office regularly, only

hadn’t forgotten about that time when Ida’s shirtless

rapped her desk impatiently. “Bryan, if you

gaze predatory. “I came to

adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses. “I’m sorry, Bryan, but I’m

We could go to the café around the corner.

“I’m not busy.”

was agreeing to spend more time with him, also laughed. “Great! I’m free as

“Sorry, Bryan. I’m not busy, but I have an appointment with someone else today. I can’t ‘catch up’ with you. Maybe

with a lightness and a hint of amusement.