The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2661

The others egged on with a playful cheer, “Come on, Director! Ivy’s already put it out there. You have to take a drink, right? Bottoms up and the box office will soar!”

“No need for a drink to make that happen. Cut it out with that talk.” Colton replied firmly, his resolve unwavering.

Truth be told, he had no intention to drink with vy. He could already picture the scene: Balfour showing up to find a drunken mess, and guess who’d be catching the heat? Yep,

that’d be him, Mr. Director.

He had to stay sharp; after all, how else could he navigate the shark-infested waters of his field?

It was only these youngsters, freshly in the field, who dared to tease Ivy like this. But there was a genuine fondness among them, a comradeship forged over long hours on set. Surely Balfour would understand the that.

The cast wanted to clink glasses with Ivy a few more times. But after toasting with director, Ivy merely sipped at her drink, mindful of her own limits.

the

enough by now. The longer they were together, the more

first, Balfour wanted to join her at the party, but Ivy refused him. It was mostly the crew hanging out, so his presence might

fell at

I embarrass you if I came along?” he asked, mood

no one else is bringing their plus-ones. It would be

everyone

uncomfortable at this celebration?

it better if we go out

just looking for an excuse to brush me

around his waist, trying to rock him back and forth. But the man was all sinew and steadiness; she swayed more than

I misspoke. Having you at the wrap party would be an

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