The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2517

Balfour didn’t dare admit he had no clue about Ivy’s tolerance for booze. Little did he know

that she’d be tipsy from just a glass of wine, her head swimming in a gentle haze.

Ivy’s cheeks were flushed a lovely shade of pink, and as she lay in bed, she seemed restless, not entirely at ease.

Alyssa instructed Balfour not to return downstairs. “Just stay here and look after Ivy, dear. Your grandfather and I will handle the rest.”

He rose to see Alyssa out, still concerned. “You both are getting on in years. I’ll look after her for a bit, and if all is well, I’ll come down shortly.”

Alyssa waved her hand dismissively. “Oh, don’t fuss, just stay with her.”

nicely, needed Alyssa and Dean to entertain

friends, they weren’t exactly the

Reassured by Alyssa’s words, Balfour relaxed. Soon, someone brought up a cup of strong

to help Ivy drink it. “Otherwise, she’ll wake

headache.”

restless. Seeing the two head upstairs

moment that Olivia caught her.

are you planning on doing in their room how, Mara? It’s not that I’m trying to stop you, but have you thought this through? You’re in the Howard household. Any misstep could ruin the impression you’ve made. Do you think Balfour would choose you after that? No matter how anxious you are, now is not the time. It’s Alyssa’s birthday party, for heaven’s sake. There are so many guests. If you cause a scene, it’ll be a mess

genuine concern, for Mara was her friend.

became gloomy. “What do you mean? Haven’t we already agreed? You chase your man, and I’ll go after Balfour. What’s it to

indeed at the mercy of Mara, but that was no excuse for

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