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.”

the Howard dynasty, she needed to look the part. Following Quinton inside,

a smile, “Quinton, long time no

to Ivy, “And who is this?”

introduced herself with a friendly

Howard tonight. She could use a touch-up. This is the gown Mr. Howard selected. Please match her makeup to its

that, Quinton handed over a box containing the

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

is our wardrobe area, but since Mr. Howard has

realizing just how vast the studio was; the wardrobe section alone

cubicle. As he examined Ivy’s

don’t usually wear makeup, so I’m not too familiar with styles and such.”

how could such a simple girl be Mr. Howard’s companion? “No worries, I’ll take the