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?”

old classmates catching up. Cut the sarcasm!” Ivy was already in pain, and his

herself, now talking back because of Nolan. Clearly, the man held a

you’ve signed a contract with me, and here you are getting cozy with other men? You really don’t see me at all! Balfour

have a skill for being chummy with men anywhere you

back, Ivy countered, “Nolan and I were only reminiscing about old school

you are now. Your actions represent not just yourself, but

her misstep, Ivy couldn’t blame Balfour for his anger. “I’m sorry, was careless. I’ll be more mindful in the future!”

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

up at him, the man towering over her, highlighting the imbalance in

was a loan, and I intend to repay it

Balfour reached out, pulling her in by the waist, “And how exactly do you plan to repay me, with interest?”

her over. “What do you

Howard!” Feeling violated, 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

soured Balfour’s mood further. He chuckled coldly, “Ivy, I’m merely stating the obvious. Other than your