Chapter 2061

The word “honey” made Ivy’s heart skip a beat. They were so close that she feared her erratic heartbeat might betray her inner

turmoil.

Dinner was a struggle for Giselle. She could hardly swallow a bite.

After clearing the main course, each guest was served a bowl of creamy mushroom soup. Giselle spooned the soup stiffly, the flavor bland as chewing wax.

Alyssa was in high spirits, feeling that her goal for the evening had been accomplished.

Upon observing the chemistry between Balfour and Ivy, any woman with eyes and a brain would know it was time to throw in the towel!

“Giselle, you don’t seem to have much of an appetite, do you? Or is the mushroom soup not to your liking?” Alyssa asked, her voice dripping with honeyed concern.

Snapping back to reality, Giselle shoveled a hefty spoonful into her mouth. “No, it’s delicious! Hiss…”

brimming with tears. She spat out a burned tongue tip, her voice muffled and pitiful.

sent someone for

close your mouth and talk less.”

Giselle was faking it but could not be bothered to call her

even more aggrieved as tears

“It hurts…”

continue her act, Alyssa

could

soup can burn you,” Alyssa chided,

her mouth, Giselle’s inner monologue was anything but gracious. “This

ice lodged in her cheek, she looked utterly comical

you want to take Giselle to

gaze darkened, and he ignored

that Alyssa did not seem to fancy Giselle as

done? I’ll look after Giselle here. She’ll be fine with me. I’ll have someone take her home later.” Alyssa spoke up, then

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