The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2431

Ivy chuckled softly, a touch of embarrassment coloring her cheeks. “Yes, Grandma. We called mainly to ease your mind. Balfour said he doesn’t have much to do at the office this morning, so he’s been hanging out with me. He’ll head to work this afternoon.”

Upon hearing that Balfour was with Ivy, Alyssa lost her urgency. “Oh, there’s no need to rush off, dear. Let Balfour spend some time with you. The office can manage without him for a bit. You two haven’t had much ‘us time’ recently, so take advantage of this rare opportunity.”

“Uh…”

At that moment, Balfour took the phone from Ivy’s hands. “Grandma, did you head into the office for anything urgent today? Did Grandpa go with you?”

Ivy leaned in closer, curious. The grandparents were usually hands-off these days, rarely visiting the office unless necessary. She worried Alyssa might be running around on her

account.

reason? I’ve got my chauffeur driving me; you kids don’t worry about me. Anyway, I’m tied up now, so I won’t chat any longer.”

to her decisive nature, Alyssa hung up

phone, hearing only the dial tone, and gave Ivy

of me. She said she’d handle the clarification, but I don’t know why she’d

solve any issue. Don’t worry, I’ll follow up on it when I go in this afternoon, so both

massaged the crease between Ivy’s brows; he hated to see

and snuggled closer into Balfour’s embrace, unaware of the

the scandal, reaching new

history of warmth and closeness. Photos of Clara participating in cultural events with Tessa and Finn were circulating, showing a harmonious