The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 1981

It was all about the outdoor photo shoot for the commercial. With a touch of excitement bubbling under her calm exterior, Ivy followed the crew to an open space not far from the office to get started.

Despite her lack of experience in front of the camera, the day was filled with still shots, which went off without a hitch, to everyone’s relief.

Meanwhile, Clara happened to be in the neighborhood too.

She couldn’t believe that a single sentence from Nolan had axed the job she had worked so hard to land. She was seething!

After stewing at home for hours and making futile calls to the Harris Group’s staff, only to be stonewalled and eventually blocked, Clara knew she had to act. Too long without exposure in the public, she would be forgotten by the audience.

So Clara decided to confront Nolan in person, to fight for one more chance at the Harris Group.

As she approached the company’s premises, Clara caught sight of a small crowd surrounding someone exiting the building. Her eyes narrowed, focusing on the center of attention. It was Ivy!

nines with

was that little sneak Ivy up to?

suspicion, Clara

product in Ivy’s hands-the very product she was supposed to shoot, rage boiled inside

had stolen her

face on purpose that day so she could snatch

bottle of

I just didn’t want to slow anyone down: Glad that

“Hold on.”

close to her cheek, causing her to

through Nolan’s heart. He hadn’t expected such a guarded reaction