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?”

Howard, we were just old classmates catching up. Cut the sarcasm!” Ivy was already in

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

and here you are getting cozy with other men?

being chummy with men anywhere you

countered, “Nolan and I were only reminiscing about old

forget who you are now. Your actions represent not just yourself, but the Howard

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

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

him, the man towering over her,

was a loan, and I intend to repay it in full,

reached out, pulling her in by the waist, “And how exactly do you plan to repay me,

“What do you have

all her 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 back!”

coldly, “Ivy, I’m merely stating the obvious. Other than your