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?”

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

of answering immediately, Bryan sat back in his chair, taking in the office decor. Everything was the

days when he would visit this

Ida’s shirtless ex-boyfriend emerged

Ida rapped her desk impatiently. “Bryan, if

his gaze predatory. “I came to catch up.

he meant by ‘catching up.’ She adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses. “I’m sorry, Bryan, but I’m quite busy today”

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

“I’m not busy.”

she was agreeing to spend more time with him, also laughed. “Great! I’m free as a bird, too. I can stick

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

words were spoken with a lightness and a hint of amusement.