Gale quickly concealed her excitement. Aurum had actually offered to send Ivy. Goodness! What did this mean? A man offering to escort a woman could only imply one thing: he was interested in her. Ivy was also taken aback. "Mr. Lefting, you'd send me?"

"Yes," Aurum confirmed. Ivy hesitated, unsure if she should accept.

Gale was practically bursting with eagerness. She was itching to agree on Ivy's behalf. Fortunately, after some thought, Ivy nodded. "If Mr. Lefting doesn't mind the trouble, I