Chapter 2024

As Ivy met Balfour’s unwavering gaze, a seed of belief began to sprout in her mind after what felt like the hundredth explanation from him. Maybe he truly was here for her.

With that realization, the frustration that had been suffocating her heart dissipated, replaced by a flurry of shyness.

She started to sense that their relationship was not quite what it used to be.

“Ready to chat now?” Balfour leaned in slightly, a crooked smile on his lips. “Missed lunch, didn’t you?”

Ivy had not felt hungry until he mentioned it, but suddenly, her stomach echoed with emptiness. She nodded. “Yeah, I could eat.”

Balfour glanced at his watch. “It’s way past noon. I skipped lunch, too. How about we grab something before going home?”

turning away before letting her smile burst forth, her cheeks blooming with color.

the contract in her hands, it seemed to have taken on a sweeter significance. Without it, she might never have known to what lengths Balfour would go for her.

his driver, instructing him to swing by and take them

the epitome of professionalism, swiftly getting the car and chauffeuring them to the

it?” Ivy could not help but remark

owned by a friend who never charged him a dime. He had not really considered the actual cost – it was never

it’s delicious, it’s worth it,” Balfour responded casually, taking her hand and leading

she found herself being ushered in, “Hey,

mind a whirlwind of

booth, Balfour was about to order his favorites when he remembered Ivy’s presence and handed her the

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