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?”

was

was surprised to find Ivy, who usually didn’t stand up for herself, now talking back because of Nolan. Clearly, the man held a special place in

Ivy, you’ve signed a contract with me, and here you are getting cozy with other

sure have a skill for being chummy with men

“Nolan and I were only reminiscing about old school

forget who you are

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

overwhelming. “Watch your tone. Remember, you’re speaking to the man who just loaned you three

him, the man towering over her, highlighting

and I intend

that so?” Balfour reached out, pulling her in by the waist,

looked her over. “What do you

might, “I may owe you money, but that doesn’t mean I’ve sold my dignity. No matter what, I’ll find a legitimate way to pay you

Other than your body, what else do you think you can