The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1997

“Look, I’ve told you that you don’t need to work,” Balfour said exasperatedly. He had already let her off the hook for the three million debt and yet there she was, stubbornly insisting on job hunting.

Couldn’t she ever just chill out?

Ivy replied, “Balfour, right now I’m living under the Howard’s roof, and sure, I don’t need to work to eat, but what about when our divorce comes through in a year? I won’t be a Howard then. What will I do? Unlike you, I don’t have an endless stream of cash. I need to work!”

That was something Balfour hadn’t taken into his mind.

Their contract marriage was set for one year, after which they would amicably divorce, and Ivy would leave the Howard family.

Now that she had severed ties with the Dunhills, she couldn’t return there after the divorce. That was out of the question.

or the Dunhills’ to turn

in your name, and I’ll give you a lump sum when we split. You won’t have to worry about your future,” Balfour finally said after a minute of silence.

indeed thorough – a house, a car, and even financial

went as he planned, Ivy wouldn’t

shook her head and

and we’re not really husband and wife. I can’t keep

Balfour had paid them three million on her behalf and provided her with a monthly allowance. It

After all, the generous offer would tempt any

“So, what kind of job do you plan on looking for?” he asked.

clear alternative, she’d have

see. I’m not even sure what industry I want to get into,” Ivy said with a wry smile, looking down at the plate in front of her. “Right now, the most important thing is to eat. Filling the belly

at the Dunhill residence.