The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2025

“Balfour, thank you.”

The gratitude in Ivy’s voice was unmistakable and heartfelt in a way she had never experienced before. It was a first for her to be on the receiving end of such consideration.

As they chatted, the door to their cozy booth swung open, and the waiter came in with a tray of food.

“Well, isn’t this a surprise,” came a voice behind the waiter, and in walked Giselle.

at the sight of her.

Ivy’s impression of Giselle

just as taken aback by her appearance, His decision to come here had been spur-of-the-moment, not something he had broadcast. So why was Giselle here? A stroke of

you just saying you had to deal with something back at the office?” Giselle’s eyes darted toward Ivy, a hint of aggression in her gaze. “And now you’re here having

expected his

clearly did not buy Balfour’s excuse, but with it out in the open, she

here we all are. What are the odds? Since fate keeps throwing us together, why not have lunch together?” Without waiting

“Why so few dishes? There are three of us, we

need, Giselle. I think what we’ve ordered is plenty. Ordering more than

fond of Ivy, but with Balfour present, she maintained a facade of civility. Ivy’s outright dismissal, however, was a slap in the face. “Ms. Dunhill, I think you’ve got the wrong idea! I just wanted to treat you to a nice

she was done with the conversation. Giselle, receiving no response from Ivy, turned to Balfour, who had been silent the whole time. “Balfour,