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.

her disposal, she could make her own way back.

her victory in snatching the ride

can get back on my own,” Ivy stated, pointing to the nearby station. “Mr. Howard, you should take Giselle. After all, her

on a show of gratitude, clasping Ivy’s hand with an overly theatrical thank you. “Oh, Ivy, you’re such

Ivy replied with a forced chuckle, gently pulling her hand away and heading towards the bus stop, not sparing

pushed towards Giselle without

for him without

Giselle’s spirits lifted as Ivy walked away, and she reached to link arms with him.

man’s face was a mask of frost as he watched Ivy’s retreating

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

smugness on Giselle’s face was unmistakable as she followed him into the

Giselle settled in, she noticed Balfour still standing outside the door. Puzzled, she asked, “Balfour, aren’t you coming?”

to take care of,” he replied curtly, signaling the driver

Giselle stammered, but the