The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2002

Nolan furrowed his brow, detecting a hint of tension in Ivy's voice as she spoke of her mother, Tessa, "She said she couldn't find you, knew we were acquainted, and thus showed up here. Do you want to come over now?"

The fact that Tessa had tracked down The Harris Group at this moment didn't sit well with Ivy. She couldn't shake the feeling that Tessa was up to something.

But if she didn't go now and escort Tessa away, Ivy knew Tessa wouldn't leave without a fuss, and that would only cause unnecessary trouble for Nolan.

With a reluctant sigh, Ivy made up her mind, "Hang on, Nolan, I'll be right there."

She hung up and hurried out the door, heading straight for The Harris Group.

Upon arriving at the CEO's office and seeing Tessa comfortably sipping water, Ivy's face darkened as she grabbed Tessa by the arm, "Get up, and we're leaving."

"Ivy!" Tessa shook off her grip, clearly not ready to go, "What's the rush? I hardly ever come here, and why leave so soon?"

Was she going to stay here?

Ivy couldn't fathom what Tessa was doing here in the first place.

"This isn't your house, and it's Mr. Harris' business. Let's go," she insisted.

"Ivy," Tessa cooed, feigning affection as she clutched Ivy's hand, "If I hadn't made this trip, I wouldn't have known you've met such a fine young man as Mr. Harris. You should cherish this opportunity."

Ivy was at a loss for words, but a quick glance at Nolan made things crystal clear.

Without waiting for a response, Ivy led Tessa out of The Harris Group.

Once outside, Tessa wrenched her hand away, looking at Ivy with exasperation, "What are you thinking, Ivy? He's the CEO of the Harris Group. If you don't secure that, what if someone else snatches him away?"

"Do you honestly think I have that kind of relationship with him?" Ivy scoffed, "He's just my friend, nothing more."

"But I can see it, Ivy, he's clearly interested in you. Don't be picky, and a good man like that is hard to find," Tessa pressed.

"Let me be clear," Ivy stated firmly, "There's nothing between Nolan and me as you imagine, and there never will be. And as for using him to get resources for Clara, forget it. That's not happening."

Ivy didn't know how Tessa had gotten such a mistaken impression of her relationship with Nolan, but she didn't have the energy to correct it. Not that it would make a difference. She told Tessa straight that she and Nolan would never be a thing, hoping that Tessa would stop meddling in her life and leave Nolan out of it.