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 him. “Not at all. What do you want, Bryan? Speak up.”

back in his chair, taking in the office decor. Everything was the same as it had

would visit this office regularly, only

forgotten about that time when Ida’s shirtless ex-boyfriend emerged from the office

silence, Ida rapped her desk impatiently. “Bryan, if you don’t have any business, there’s the

his attention on her, his gaze predatory. “I came to catch up. Are you free?”

She adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses. “I’m

it lunchtime? We could go to the café around the corner. An hour might not be a lot, but it could

“I’m not

laughed. “Great! I’m free as a bird, too. I can stick around.”

busy, but I have an appointment with someone else today. I can’t ‘catch up’ with you. Maybe some other time?”

words were spoken with a lightness and a hint of amusement. It was polite, yet annoying.