The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2249

Their relationship-rooted in a sham marriage was built on a foundation of lies. No matter how many sweet nothings were exchanged, they rang hollow, echoing untruths.

Elara only saw the raw emotion they couldn’t hide from each other. However, in a different scenario with a stranger as a roommate, spending such an extended period together would likely foster a certain level of connection too.

That night, Balfour gently held Ivy’s hand, keeping vigil by her bedside until dawn. Only after making sure her temperature was stable and the color had returned to her lips did he leave the hospital. With a mountain of tasks ahead of him, he was determined to root out the culprit behind the incident, clearing any hazards before Ivy’s return to the film set.

No one expected that shortly after Balfour arrived on the set, Margot appeared in a fluster. Colton, in an attempt to calm her, was caught off guard when Margot suddenly burst into tears, leaving him at a loss for words.

Annoyance flickered in Balfour’s gaze. What was this actress doing crying before him?

tried to console Margot, wary that the situation might

just a crew

saying, but the tone of her righteous indignation

you’re saying? You’re wasting our time. And if this person has no connection to Diana, how do you plan to

Thalia’s accident is connected to her.” She whispered tearfully, “Thalia was so honest and careful. How did this happen to her?

to stay and confront Diana,

to realize that Diana was exceedingly cautious, a far cry from the arrogant figure he had imagined. Rather than responding to provocation, she

Balfour came to understand firsthand, and it differed from Colton’s portrayal of

Diana was a master of concealment, and that she might not reveal the truth in casual encounters.

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