The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1948

A woman in a lilac evening gown stood behind them, her puzzled gaze fixed on the pair. “Balfour, what are you doing here?” she asked.

“Nothing, Balfour said, releasing his hold on Ivy.

The woman approached Ivy, a smile playing on her lips as she appraised her attire. “That dress is a one-of-a-kind global exclusive. When I tried to order it, I was told it had already been snapped up. I never imagined I’d see it here, being worn.”

Ivy knew the dress Balfour had picked out for her must have been expensive, but she hadn’t realized it was a global limited edition.

“I’m just borrowing it for the evening. I’ll return it after the party,” Ivy explained quickly.

The woman pressed her lips together in a slight smile. “I see.”

For some reason, despite the woman’s natural tone, every word she uttered made Ivy feel uneasy, as if there was some underlying hostility.

But why?.

certain she didn’t

had never met, there was no

where was this hostility coming from?

Could it be…

her. Could

to him and scrutinizing his attire for the day. “I

for a long time? Ivy studied their subtle dynamics, curious about their past

it was clear he had a

looked at the elegantly dressed woman, the more she felt a sense of familiarity. That face… she

and Ivy gasped in recognition, “Giselle, you’re the

gracious smile. “Today’s celebration is for my birthday, and I’m delighted you could join

party was her birthday celebration.

to wish her a happy birthday,

foolish for being invited without recognizing the guest of honor and felt a flush

which family’s daughter you are? I don’t recall seeing you