The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1988

Realizing the hesitation in her voice, Ivy decided to prob her into actions, “I’m not gonna lie but our production isn’t exactly big-time, but there’s decent money behind it. If you are interested, I’ll just reach out to other actresses.”

As soon as she said this, she made a move to hang up the call.

Clara, sensing the opportunity slipping away, quickly piped up, “Wait! Hold on a sec, director! I didn’t mean that! I just haven’t seen your script yet so I don’t know if the role is a good fit for me, you know?”

“You’re welcome to come and give a walk-through if you are interested. We really think you’d be perfect for this part.”

After being turned down by numerous crews, Clara was thrilled to get praise. Someone saw me finally! She thought.

“Oh, well, in that case, I’ll give it a shot!” she exclaimed.

“Great! I’ll send you the details for the audition. See you there, Ms. Dunhill,” Ivy said before ending the call.

to the study. She took a moment to mentally prepare

“Come in.”

front of his computer, deeply engaged in work. She asked

up from his work, gesturing

nodded and sat down quietly,

icy demeanor. In these moments, he exuded a sense of

Balfour closed his laptop and turned to Ivy.

her reverie, Ivy blurted, “Uh… I need

massaging his forehead. “I told Quinton that you can go directly to him for some issues.”

flickered in Ivy’s eyes, “Do

do

about his well-being but got to the point of her visit, “Quinton found out that the person behind the leaks is my half-sister Clara. I want to teach her a lesson so I need to borrow a studio

Balfour’s eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing as

want to give her