The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1947

“Really?” Balfour’s tone dripped with disbelief as he wrapped his arm around Ivy and turned to leave.

Despite herself, Ivy couldn’t resist looking back at Nolan, exhaling a defeated sigh.

Once they reached a secluded spot, Balfour released her.

Distracted, Ivy wasn’t watching her step and walked straight into a grand column. “Ouch, that hurts!”

Balfour instinctively reached out to steady her. However, when he recalled the cheerful conversation she had been having with Nolan, his expression soured, leading him to retract his hand.

Ivy clutched her head, wincing in pain.

Balfour sneered, “What’s the matter? Still daydreaming about your dear Nolan? Can’t even watch where you’re going?”

the sarcasm!” Ivy was already in pain, and his

to find Ivy, who usually didn’t stand up for herself, now talking back because of Nolan.

are getting cozy with

skill for being chummy with

hold back, Ivy countered, “Nolan and I were only

who you are now. Your actions represent

her back to her senses. Realizing her misstep, Ivy couldn’t blame Balfour for his anger. “I’m sorry, was careless. I’ll be more mindful

closer, his presence overwhelming. “Watch your tone. Remember, you’re speaking to the man who just loaned you three million. Shouldn’t I matter more

man towering over her,

was a loan, and I intend

in by the waist, “And how exactly do you plan to repay me, with

struggle, he looked her over. “What do you have of value? Your body?”

Ivy pushed him away with all her might, “I may owe you money, but that doesn’t mean I’ve sold my dignity. No matter what,

merely stating the obvious. Other than your body, what else do you think you