The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1939

“Yes,” Quinton nodded, “there’s a dinner party tonight and Balfour’s on the guest list. He needs a date, and I was hoping you’d be available?”

Ivy nodded in agreement, “Of course, it’s part of my role.”

It was her job to stay by Balfour’s side, to shield him from unnecessary complications.

She was committed to being his plus-one to these functions for the duration of the year-long agreement.

“Ivy, sit tight. Before we hit the party, we need to make a little detour.”

Quinton sped up the car, whisking Ivy away to an upscale stylist’s studio.

“This studio is in cahoots with our company. A-listers get their red-carpet looks crafted here. You can trust their expertise, Ivy. Let them work their magic on you.”

“Alright then.”

makeup, but as Mrs. Howard, the face of the Howard dynasty, she needed to look the part. Following Quinton inside, she felt out of her element in the lavish stylist’s studio,

man approached them with a smile, “Quinton, long time no see! What

to Ivy, “And who is this?”

introduced herself with a friendly smile.

presence, “Ivy here has a banquet to attend with Mr. Howard tonight. She could use a touch-up. This is the gown Mr. Howard selected. Please match her makeup

over a box

had expected something elegant, but the realization that Balfour had personally selected it for her was unexpected. Could a man as busy as he afford such attention

“This is our wardrobe area, but since Mr. Howard has provided such a stunning dress,

was; the

a seat,” Jonah gestured to a chair in a private cubicle. As he examined Ivy’s

shook her head awkwardly, “I don’t usually wear makeup, so I’m not too familiar with

a simple girl be Mr. Howard’s