The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2028

Giselle’s words were as opaque as a foggy London morning, yet her intentions shone like the midday sun.

In her own cryptic way, she was nudging Ivy to voluntarily give up her ride home in the Howard family’s sleek sedan and leave it for her and Balfour.

Ivy was not opposed to stepping aside, but she just could not fathom why Giselle always danced around the point instead of speaking her mind. Everything about her seemed shady.

Stepping back, Ivy glanced around.

They were not far from downtown; surely, she could find another

way back.

And right she was. A bus stop was in sight, not too far away.

she could

Giselle have her victory in snatching the ride with Balfour..

can get back on my own,” Ivy stated, pointing to the nearby station. “Mr. Howard, you should take Giselle. After all, her film set is quite a trek from

with an overly theatrical thank you. “Oh, Ivy, you’re such a darling! You don’t mind me calling you that,

Ivy replied with a forced chuckle, gently pulling her hand away and heading towards

Balfour found himself overlooked, seemingly pushed

made a choice for him without considering his

Ivy walked away, and she

Ivy’s retreating figure. If she did not care, why

said, sidestepping Giselle’s hand, yet he did let her get into the

was unmistakable as she followed him into the vehicle.

she noticed Balfour still standing outside

of,” he replied curtly, signaling the driver and shutting

the driver