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.

bus route at her disposal, she could make her own way

Giselle have her victory in snatching the ride

Ivy stated, pointing to the nearby station. “Mr. Howard, you should take Giselle. After all, her film set

a show of gratitude, clasping Ivy’s hand with an overly theatrical thank you. “Oh, Ivy, you’re such a darling! You don’t mind me calling

Well, I’ll be off then,” Ivy replied with a forced chuckle, gently pulling her hand away and heading towards the bus stop, not sparing a second glance at

Balfour found himself overlooked, seemingly pushed towards Giselle without a second

him

as Ivy walked away, and she reached to

he watched Ivy’s retreating

hand, yet he

was unmistakable as she followed

Balfour still standing outside the door. Puzzled, she asked, “Balfour, aren’t you

take care of,” he replied curtly, signaling the

Giselle stammered, but the driver