The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2040

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Ivy scrolled through the comments with a growing sense of dread. Meanwhile, across the city, in the steel and glass tower that housed the Howard Group Building, Balfour was also staring at the absurd headlines flickering on his screen.

He was well aware of the murky waters of the entertainment industry, but he had not anticipated Ivy, a newcomer, getting tangled in such rumors so quickly. “Quinton, dig up everything you can on that makeup artist. And get our PR team on those fake news stories online, stat.”

“Ivy? No way!”

Clara, who had been lounging at home, feet kicked up and barely working for the past two weeks, discovered on Twitter that Ivy had somehow slipped into the world of showbiz, landing the lead role in ‘Ballad of Valor’!

shoot, let alone a lead role in

mighty. She’s cozied up to the director,” Clara muttered, jealousy turning her

and her retweet lent

couch, watched with mounting anxiety. She reached out to the director, desperate to clear the air. “Colton, I swear I didn’t steal anything, and now

his face etched with frustration. This had

assistant, eyeing the Twitter storm, suggested, “Director, maybe we should consider recasting? There will be

an option,” Colton shot back without a second thought, “She’s perfect for the role. Without her,

its heart.”

already affecting the film. You’ve poured years into ‘Ballad of Valor, and so have we. None of us want to see it fail because

felt a knot in her stomach. She treasured this role but could not bear

hard work.

later,” Colton said, determined to keep Ivy but equally aware of the looming