The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2161

The crowd parted automatically as Balfour made his way over to Ivy, prompting hushed whispers to ripple through the room.

“Jeez, can someone clue me in on what kind of spell Ivy cast over Mr. Howard? To ditch a catch like Giselle for Ivy? Beats me.”

“The rich folks’ tastes are a mystery to us mere mortals on a three grand salary. Hadn’t Mr. Howard been acquainted with Giselle since childhood? Then out of nowhere, Ivy cuts in? Sheesh, that Ivy must be quite the schemer.”

Already unpopular among them, Ivy drew even more envy every time Balfour showed up for her.

“Mr. Howard’s here to stick up for Ivy again, huh? Bet this whole mess is just gonna get swept under the rug.”

Everyone assumed Balfour was there to back Ivy up.

“What are you…”

step away,

Giselle.

a sudden?” Balfour asked

of her eye, she could feel Ivy’s crestfallen gaze on her, which only added to her sense of

well, Ivy doesn’t

diplomatic, almost conciliatory. But someone in the crowd c stand it and

deceitful villain.

was clear: if they didn’t kick Ivy out

never seen a lead actress so calculatingly undermine her co-star. Talent is what

by Colton for a careless mistake in front of her,

since.