The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2662

Ivy looked at Balfour with a hint of skepticism. His previous reluctance must have been rooted in distaste, and she suspected his current willingness to consider it was spurred on by nothing more than a fit of pique.

“Why wouldn’t we go if a magazine wants us for a couples’ cover shoot? I hate those paparazzi snapping shots without permission, but this is different. It’s legit. You don’t have anything to argue about, do you?” Balfour pinched Ivy’s cheek slightly and planted a kiss on her lips that left her face puckered up in surprise.

“What am I arguing about?”

“You know what you’re doing.”

“Ugh, fine. If you really want to do the shoot, I’ll have Evadne set it up. But you’ll screen the offers appropriately, right? You wouldn’t want to tarnish your CEO reputation, would you? Will you pick me up tonight?”

Balfour turned away with a haughty half-spin, “You think I’m just at your beck and call? I have my own work, you know. I might even have to work late tonight. I’m not as free and easy as you seem to think!”

I know, Mr. CEO is always so busy. So I’m begging you, please, may I reserve your time in advance to pick me up tonight? I don’t want Evadne to have to

brow furrowed involuntarily, “So after all that, you’re asking me to pick you up because you’re

You know the saying, ‘Absence makes the heart grow fonder.’ Today’s roadshow is such a big event, and I’d be so relieved to see you right after it ends.” Ivy looked earnestly into Balfour’s eyes. Balfour felt a swell of warmth, like a heart-shaped bubble popping

“Don’t drink too

promised obediently, nestling happily into Balfour’s embrace, feeling utterly content as if time itself

never dared to dream of before Balfour came into her life. Even when she fell for him, she

chance with a man like him, let alone walking hand

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had gifted her a sweet reward. Fate had granted her the chance to walk through

she not be