The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1906

"Alright, I'll give you this one. But if you don't bring someone home with you, I swear I'll stop taking my medicine," she declared with a mix of jest and stubbornness.

After hanging up, Balfour picked up the two hundred-dollar bills the woman had carelessly tossed on the floor and dialed his right-hand man, Quinton, "A woman walked into my room last night. I want to see her."

"Right away. I'll track her down."

Quinton was taken aback to hear about a woman entering Balfour's private space. He had been working with Balfour for years and knew how much he despised women throwing themselves at him. He'd always managed to keep Balfour's affairs in order, preventing any unwelcome advances.

He hadn't expected this slip-up.

Thankfully, Balfour didn't take it out on him.

...

After leaving Balfour's place, Ivy stepped outside and answered her phone, "Mom?"

"You little hellion! Where are you?" Tessa's voice was sharp on the other end. "Ivy, how were you raised? What kind of a lady goes off to be someone's mistress, a homewrecker? Have you no shame? Your father, your sister, and the entire family have reputations to uphold!"

Ivy was bewildered, "Mom, what are you talking about? I'm not seeing anyone, let alone as a mistress."

"You still deny it? Your sister spilled the beans, Ivy. I thought, despite not being as accomplished as your sister, you at least had some sense and decency. But this...this is despicable!"

Despicable?