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.

headed to the study. She took a moment to mentally prepare herself

“Come in.”

the door open. Balfour was buried in his work in front of his computer, deeply engaged in work. She asked tentatively,

his work, gesturing to a stool nearby. “Give me ten minutes.”

and sat down

demeanor. In these moments, he exuded a sense of maturity and reliability that was

Balfour closed his laptop and turned to

Ivy blurted,

Balfour leaned back in his chair, wearily massaging his forehead. “I told Quinton that you can go directly

Ivy’s eyes, “Do you have a

do

leaks is my half-sister Clara. I want to teach her a lesson so I need to borrow a studio and find some extras. Can you help me out?”

you planning?” Balfour’s eyes narrowed, his

to give her a taste of her own