The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2191

As far as Ryan understood, the matriarch of the Howard family was one of those

old-school types.

The Howards, elated to finally have a granddaughter-in-law, seemed eager to shower Ivy with all the best scripts Hollywood had to offer.

But Ivy wasn’t one for nepotism; she wanted to earn her roles fair and square.

Of course, this was all insider gossip Ryan had picked up, the truth of which was anyone’s guess.

After years in the industry, Ryan had his own web of connections.

Ivy nodded in agreement, not denying the rumors. Since it was public knowledge, there was no point in playing coy-it would just come off as petty.

Besides, during her contract with Balfour Studios, being known as a Howard could only work in her favor. There were no downsides.

of the vast divide between

earth to

and that might lead to some misunderstandings. They’re getting on in years, and I don’t want any unnecessary drama,” Ivy confessed.

Howard family’s reputation but also about Dean and Alyssa. She feared they might misconstrue any tabloid drama as a sign of discord with Balfour, something that could go against the terms

Ryan nodded sympathetically.

family like the Howards had its pros and cons. Cases like this perhaps.

do her a small favor when it was within his power to do so. After all, it couldn’t

cleared up is for the best. But how do you think we should go about

widened, surprised at how easily

Twitter,” she suggested. “As long as we make it clear we’re just friends and not romantically involved, it should suffice.”

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“What should

use one of their phones to pick out a

had casually snapped a few pics, which now