Chapter 1947


    Chapter 1947


    “Really?” Balfour’s tone dripped with disbelief as he wrapped his arm around Ivy and turned to leave.


    Despite herself, Ivy couldn’t resist looking back at Nn, exhaling a defeated sigh.


    Once they reached a secluded spot, Balfour released her.


    Distracted, Ivy wasn’t watching her step and walked straight into a grand column. “Ouch, that hurts!”


    Balfour instinctively reached out to steady her. However, when he recalled the cheerful conversation


    she had been having with Nn, his expression soured, leading him to retract his hand.


    Ivy clutched her head, wincing in pain.


    Balfour sneered, “What’s the matter? Still daydreaming about your dear Nn? Can’t even watch


    where you’re going?”


    “Mr. Howard, we were just old ssmates catching up. Cut the sarcasm!” Ivy was already in pain, and


    his mocking tone only added to her irritation.


    Narrowing his eyes, Balfour was surprised to find Ivy, who usually didn’t stand up for herself, now


    talking back because of Nn. Clearly, the man held a special ce in her heart.


    So, Ivy, you’ve signed a contract with me, and here you are getting cozy with other men? You really


    don’t see me at all! Balfour thought.


    “Ivy, you sure have a skill for being chummy with men anywhere you go.”


    Unable to hold back, Ivy countered, “Nn and I were only reminiscing about old school days!”


    With a cold huff, Balfour responded, “Ivy, don’t forget who you are now. Your actions represent not just


    yourself, but the Howard family!”


    His reminder brought her back to her senses. Realizing her misstep, Ivy couldn’t me Balfour for his


    anger. “I’m sorry, was careless. I’ll be more mindful in the future!”


    Balfour stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. “Watch your tone. Remember, you’re speaking to


    the man who just loaned you three million. Shouldn’t I matter more than your Nn?”


    Ivy looked up at him, the man towering over her, highlighting the imbnce in their rtionship.


    “That money was a loan, and I intend to repay it in full, with interest.”


    “Is that so?” Balfour reached out, pulling her in by the waist, “And how exactly do you n to repay me,


    with interest?”


    Ignoring her struggle, he looked her over. “What do you have of value? Your body?”


    “Mr. Howard!” Feeling vited, Ivy pushed him away with all her might, “I may owe you money, but that


    doesn’t mean I’ve sold my dignity. No matter what, I’ll find a legitimate way to pay you back!”


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    Ivy’s uncharacteristic defiance only soured Balfour’s mood further. He chuckled coldly, “Ivy, I’m merely


    stating the obvious. Other than your body, what else do you think you can offer to repay my three


    million?”


    “Balfour!” Ivy was truly angry now.


    He stepped forward, pulling her into his embrace again. “So, is repaying me with your body really that


    repugnant to you?”


    As Ivy looked up at him, she wished she could p him twice, to shut him up from saying such vulgar


    things.


    “Hmm? Not willing?” Balfour leaned in close, and with just an inch more, he could kiss Ivy’s lips.


    But he paused, his gaze fixed on her lips, momentarily lost in thought.


    “Balfour.”


    A gentle woman’s voice broke through Balfour’s reverie. He snapped back to reality, swiftly letting go of


    Ivy and turning to see who had interrupted.