The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1977

Balfour was pretty sure why Ivy was acting so off today. With a hint of mischief, he asked, ‘Are you angry about me being linked with other women in the tabloids?”

She stuttered, her cheeks turning the color of autumn leaves, “I…I… of course no, Balfour, don’t overthink it. I…I couldn’t care less!”

“Really?” Balfour clearly didn’t buy her flimsy denial but didn’t call her out on it.

Ivy’s eyes darted about, unable to hide her inner panic. “I just think that during our agreement, you should be on your best behavior. You shouldn’t be seen at hotels with other women! How am I supposed to explain that to your grandparents if you do so?”

Balfour fell silent for a moment, then confessed, “Giselle got hurt on set today. She didn’t have anyone with her, so I just made sure she got to the hotel safely. That’s all.”

Ivy was surprised that he’d explain himself to her. She met his gaze, pretending to cough, “Why are you telling me this? I didn’t even ask!”

“Giselle and I go way back; we’ve been friends since we were kids. You just can’t turn back on when your and I’ve already had Quinton squash those baseless stories,” he explained calmly and

tends in need. Don’t get it wrong. The media loves to spi

candidly.

impossible for

Was that so?

pursed her lips, suddenly feeling a weight lift off her chest. She averted her gaze, feeling awkward. “Alright,

Balfour said bluntly, offering no explanation.

“This is such an awkward position. If we need to

“Ivy, have you

throat, but she just couldn’t muster the strength to push Balfour

be normal for a real couple

locked eyes with Balfour. His face was

and closed

the expected his lips to meet hers, there was

of silence Balfour’s light

she’d been had, Ivy’s eyes snapped open to find Balfour looking at

dawned on Ivy that

culprit responded innocently, his face showing no sign of guilt as