The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2093

Meanwhile, Giselle’s home was in total disarray. The candlelit dinner she had meticulously prepared in anticipation of Balfour’s arrival had become a joke.

That old hag had dashed all her hopes!

Had it not been for the old woman’s meddling, she was certain that Balfour would have seen her message and come rushing over!

“I know Balfour has always carried a torch for me. He must have… Just wait, Balfour; I’ll clear all the hurdles in my path, even if it means dealing with your kin. They won’t escape my wrath!” She seethed, clenching her teeth.

Wine stains from the bottle she’d hurled in frustration dribbled down the wall, framing her vengeful expression in a sinister tableau.

Giselle’s face was swollen the next day when she arrived at the film set.

In the dead of night, fueled by anger, she had downed an entire bottle of red, a futile attempt to drown her sorrows, her eyes bloodshot and weary.

shock. “What in the world happened to you? What did you get up to last night? Look at your face! Do you even

really going to shoot today’s scenes in this state? She might as well be handing her rivals ammunition

“You’ve got half an hour before

still fuming about last

fathom what Alyssa saw in Ivy. Why protect her so

uncover the identity of the woman who had gained the

early on, ensuring that

was wrapped around Ivy’s little finger.

handed her, a ritual she followed every time she had to sober up after drinking through the night.

up like a pancake, a sight even she could

when she finally got in front of the camera. He did not scold her directly

Look at those bloodshot eyes. They’re clear as day on camera! How am I supposed to shoot this? Hmm? I’m filming a youthful beauty, not an alcoholic!” The assistant, numb from the scolding, was coming to

stand there and take

knew she was not on her A-game today and quickly sent someone to fetch