The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2045

She felt it-the sting of sadness, the gnaw of jealousy.

Why did Balfour have to play the caring gentleman to her, then turn around and wrap his arms around Giselle?

Ah, men!

After a restless night, Ivy dragged herself through the next day, her spirit seemingly as heavy as lead.

“Ivy, you’re looking a little under the weather today,” chimed in a co-star, a side character in the TV show, barely a blip on the call

sheet.

They had shared a scene once, but that was the extent of their acquaintance. Ivy had not expected anyone in the crew to take notice of her, especially after the recent scandal that had everyone treating her with kid gloves.

noticing. Just didn’t catch much sleep, that’s

inquisitive sidekick, leaned in with a conspiratorial air and fished out a tin from her purse. “This is my little insomnia buster. Works like a charm. Here, take it. Might

but accepted the tin

extend kindness her way,

the deal with you and Giselle? On day one, she

did not have the same opportunistic vibe as the rest of

way, and she did not hesitate

Ivy was taken aback. “But she’s like the darling of the set. How come

lets her mask slip, not even for a second. It feels inauthentic, kind of eerie.

the start. It was only natural to show emotion. and someone who

and whispered, “Word is, she’s a terror to her assistants. She treats them like dirt, barking orders and throwing tantrums. Not exactly the sweetheart she plays

Giselle for that kind

She vents to me about Giselle’s antics now and

truth to the rumors