The Kiss that Sparked it All

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…”

again, her eyes were brimming with tears. She spat out a burned tongue tip, her voice muffled and pitiful. “Balfour, it

sent someone for some ice.

close your

her tone was indifferent. She could tell Giselle was faking it but could not be bothered to call her out. Balfour stood beside Ivy, impassively watching the scene unfold.

felt even more aggrieved as tears streamed down her cheeks.

“It hurts…”

don’t talk. The ice will numb the pain.” Before Giselle could continue her act, Alyssa had already stuffed a

Giselle truly could

soup can burn

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

smile with ice lodged in her cheek,

Ivy exchanged glances. Ivy shrugged. “Do you want to take Giselle

darkened, and

meal had been tough on her stomach, but she noticed that Alyssa did not seem to fancy Giselle as much as Giselle

Ivy to rest once you’re done? I’ll look after Giselle here. She’ll be fine with me. I’ll have someone take her home later.” Alyssa spoke up,