The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2001

The receptionist, seeing the commotion, quickly stepped in, “Madam, you can’t just barge in here.”

Tessa, red–faced with anger, pushed past the receptionist, attempting to storm through the turnstile, but it wouldn’t budge.

The receptionist, unable to stop her, called out loudly for security.

Two guards approached one on either side and hoisted Tessa up, ready to escort her out of the building.

Struggling in vain, Tessa saw she was about to be thrown out and shouted, “I’m Ivy’s mother. My daughter Ivy has connections with your CEO. If you toss me out like this, the CEO won’t let you off the hook.”

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As fate would have it, Nolan was just returning to the office.

had planned to ignore the ruckus in the lobby, but when he heard the woman claim to be Ivy’s mother,

her go,” Nolan approached with a hint of a smile, “Madam, did

rubbed her sore arm and sized up the man before her,

the CEO of Harris Group, the very person you’re looking for.”

CEO of Harris Group, Tessa’s face performed an extraordinary volte–face, plastering on a smile, “Mr. Harris, it’s

Nolan wasn’t quite sure why Tessa came to him about Ivy, he courteously led her to his office out of respect for her being Ivy’s

of water, “What would you like to know about Ivy?”

the opulent office, her

importantly, being treated so cordially by the CEO of such a large company made her feel like

she’d been treated

answer. Knowing she knew you, I had no choice but to come here,” Tessa said, a tinge of resentment coloring her

tone, Nolan sensed Tessa’s dissatisfaction with Ivy.