Chapter 2003


    Chapter 2003


    Tessa was angry like a caged animal, her voice tinged with urgency, “Ivy, for heaven’s sake, why are


    you acting so dense? Are you really going to pass up a catch like that to wait on grumpy old men?”


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    Ivy had to stifle augh. The idea that Tessa still believed she was involved with some older men was


    ludicrous.


    “Say what you will, Ivy replied nonchntly, pulling out her phone to summon an Uber.


    Tessa’s anxiety spiked, and she started to circle, “Ivy, I’m just saying you shouldn’t let a good man slip


    through your fingers.”


    Ivy tuned her out, her gaze fixed on her phone screen, tracking the approaching ride.


    When the car arrived, Ivy quickly ushered Tessa inside, mmed the door shut, and told the driver to


    go.


    Watching the car drive away, Ivy exhaled a sigh of relief.


    The Dunhill family always managed to turn her life upside down, shrouding it in chaos and gloom.


    After dealing with Tessa, Ivy hesitated but ultimately decided to return to the Harris Group headquarters


    to find Nn, “Nn, I’m really sorry about earther. I had no idea my mom would show up here.”


    “It’s okay,” Nn said, looking at her with concern, “You seem upset, and is everything all right?”


    Ivy didn’t want to air her family’s dirtyundry, so she simply shook her head with a smile, “No, I’m fine.”


    “You and your mom don’t seem to get along, do you? You were clearly uneasy about her being here.”


    It was obvious to anyone with eyes that Ivy and Tessa had a strained rtionship, but Ivy didn’t wish to


    reveal her troubles to Nn, “It’s nothing, Nn.”


    Their conversation was interrupted by a call from Balfour. Ivy quickly answered, and Balfour asked,


    “Ivy, where are you?”


    Ivy knew Balfour wasn’t keen on her having any sort of rtionship with Nn, and thinking it best to


    avoidplications, she didn’t tell him the truth, “I’m just out handling some things.”


    “Are you finished? I cane pick you up.”


    Thest thing lvy wanted was for Balfour to show up, potentially exposing her lie, “No need, I’m already


    on my way back.”


    “Alright.” Balfour didn’t press further and hung up.


    After saying goodbye to Nn, Ivy hailed another Uber and returned to the Howard residence.


    Entering the Howard Mansion, Ivy saw Dean, Alyssa, and Balfour sitting in the living room, engaged in


    lively conversation, with Alyssaughing joyously.


    As Ivy approached, Alyssa beckoned her with a smile, “Ivy’s back, ande join us, dear.”


    Smiling, Ivy settled beside Alyssa, “What’s all the joy about? What are you guys discussing?”


    “We’re talking about Balfour taking you out to the moviester,” Alyssa said, patting her hand gently.


    Ivy’s eyes narrowed in disbelief. The idea of Balfour, the epitome of no–nonsense masculinity, nning


    a movie date seemed far–fetched.


    Besides, her rtionship with Balfour was purely contractual. Why would he waste any effort on his


    wife in name only?