The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2498

“Seriously, you’re such a stand-in. Nothing but an understudy in the grand play of life,” Mara sneered with a smug twist of her lips.

Mara tried her best to keep that woman’s image out of her mind, but hellbent on getting under Ivy’s skin, she triumphantly whipped out a photo.

“Oh, dear Victoria, do me this one last favor, will you?” Mara’s voice dripped with saccharine sweetness.

After they left, Ivy finally exhaled in relief, retreating to the sanctuary of her bedroom. She flopped down on the bed as Balfour followed, carrying a warm glass of milk.

“At last, some peace and quiet. I’m absolutely spent,” she sighed.

Balfour took a seat beside her. “Sorry about that mess. I won’t let anyone barge in uninvited again. I’ve no idea how they even got our address.”

“It’s fine, really. I’m not mad at you.”

her work. Life had changed; she had to be wary

apart from essential classes, she spent

relax even in her own house, where could she? There would be no

constant hustle, Balfour felt a pang of sympathy. “Do you really need to push yourself this hard for fans

in the air as Ivy

me to my fans. They’re my driving force. Sure, I love acting, but without their support, I couldn’t keep going. There were times, after all that drama, when I thought about giving up. Just getting a regular job somewhere, I told myself. But then I’d see messages from my fans, consoling each other, steadfast in their belief in me, and I’d clench my teeth and vow to keep going, no matter how

like? To know there are people out there who will take your side against the slander, who trust you unconditionally? It’s incredibly moving. They’re like a beacon of light for me. Sure, you give me strength and confidence, but they’re the ones who keep me

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eyes glistened as she spoke from the heart, expressing her gratitude to those who believed in

the right choice by trusting me. I

give back to the people who supported her and believed in

right here behind you if you want me