The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2349

For days, Ivy had managed to avoid Balfour’s gaze. But now, his eyes were fixed on her with an intensity that made her own flicker with irritation.

“Do you not miss me at all?” B’alfour asked with a brazenness that made Ivy’s blood boil.

How dare he? Ivy thought, her anger trembling through her. After spending a cozy night. with Mara, he had the audacity to show up here, trying to play the field. Ivy finally looked up, her eyes meeting Balfour’s reflection in the mirror.

“Mr. Howard, I must say, this is a side of you I’ve never seen before. Even if our relationship is nothing but a business arrangement, I’d appreciate it if you’d show some respect. I am not some floozy you can toy with. If you insist on such behavior, I might just have to terminate our contract early!”

she was considering ending things between them. In a flare of rage, he grabbed her chin, forcing her to face him. “What did you just say? Say that again! Have you gotten too proud, Ivy? I’ve cleared your debts, and now you’re ready to prance back to your lofty acting career? What am I to you? A fool to be played with? If I were you, I would face reality and not live my pitiful life clinging to both pride and desires.” His words

pained by his grip and his harsh words, closed her eyes tightly. She didn’t want to see this side of Balfour, and as she felt her lashes dampen, Balfour stepped back, regretting the words that had spilled out without thought at the prospect of

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voice was calm, but there was an underlying

creased.

now his pride prevented him from consoling her-especially since she was the

thing now is to heal your ankle. Being this skinny, you’ll hurt yourself even more. If you don’t gain some weight, I’ll just have

Was she not even free to choose where she lived? She had no intention of returning to a place where she’d be caught in an endless cycle

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