The Kiss that Sparked it All novel 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!"

"Mm-hmm, 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 drive me back alone. A woman driving by herself at night is not always safe."

Balfour's brow furrowed involuntarily, "So after all that, you're asking me to pick you up because you're worried about Evadne's safety?"

Ivy laughed, "You're getting more jealous by the day. Sure, that's part of it. But the main thing is, I want to see you. 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."