The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2479

Ivy and Balfour were the epitome of understatement in their attire, both hiding behind dark sunglasses that shielded their eyes from the prying world.

With Balfour’s towering presence as a barrier, Ivy found refuge directly behind him, almost as if she were a whisper of a shadow.

Yet, the horde of reporters, who seemed to have a symbiotic relationship with the thrill of the scoop, pushed forward with a kind of reckless zeal that fear of Balfour could not quell.

“Mr. Howard, Mr. Howard! Are you escorting Ivy to meet her future mother-in-law?” one journalist called out.

“Mr. Howard, by making a joint appearance, are you both confirming the rumors of your relationship?” another asked, thrusting a microphone toward them.

Balfour remained a fortress of cold indifference, his expression unchanged as his driver, now sweating profusely, fended off the sea of microphones. The poor man lamented his Jack of foresight; had he anticipated this media frenzy, he would have brought

reinforcements.

relationship with Mr. Howard? Don’t you care about your fans’ feelings?” a

diving into romance? Or was entering

slightly at the barrage of pointed

his hold on her arm, drawing her into the sanctuary of his side. She was enveloped by his presence, almost entirely shielded from

the fact that neither Balfour nor Ivy offered any answers, the reporters were undeterred,

immediate online consumption, each vying for that precious first bite

of the Howard Group

a relationship fresh on the scene-do

even Ivy’s fans were taken aback

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Chapter 2479

had always kept a respectful distance from her private life, with many hoping she would focus

forums were abuzz with chatter.

long-time fan commented, avatar emblazoned with Ivy’s image.