The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2021

Giselle chuckled. “Ivy isn’t just my friend. She’s also a buddy to good old Balfour! I bet you picked Ivy for the role because Balfour put in a good word, right?”

With a smile still gracing her lips, Giselle sauntered to Balfour and peered down at him. “Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here today. would you?”

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She stared at him, hoping to catch a flicker of emotion on his usually stoic face.

But she saw nothing.

Balfour’s expression remained frosty as his gaze fixed on something distant. “If you have something to say, say it straight. I don’t like beating around the bush.”

“I didn’t mean anything by it!” Giselle deflated a bit, then found a chair to slump into. “I just feel pretty useless, that’s all.”

how to charm people.

demeanor shifted, his eyes locking with Giselle’s. “You think

running around begging for gigs like I

She got this role on her own merit, not by someone else’s doing.” Balfour thought of Ivy, his gaze darkening. “I would have helped, but

pondered for a

paved road? It must be

she had underestimated

up and approached Balfour. “Enough about that. It’s almost lunchtime, and I’m starving. I heard there’s a new BBQ spot nearby. Balfour, let’s grab

meeting back

another glance as he stood and

it

empty palm, her anger flared.

rejected her for Ivy, embarrassing her in front of

Balfour had never treated her this