The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2013

Colton’s earnest tone made it impossible for Ivy to decline without feeling a pang of guilt. She hesitated, struggling to find the right words, before finally mustering the courage to say, “I’m sorry, Director, but I have no experience in acting, and honestly, I’m not sure if I could act at all. I wouldn’t want to hold up your production.”

“Ivy, don’t rush to say no. Hear me out first,” Colton persisted, not ready to give up. He began to outline the benefits of taking the lead role, “If you take on the role of our leading lady, we’re offering a paycheck of three million dollars. I’ll personally see to it that you have an assistant at your beck and call, and you won’t have to worry about a thing while on set.”

Three million dollars?

As fate would have it, that was exactly what Ivy needed most at the moment.

The three million dollars that had seemed so out of reach, that she had racked her brain for, was now being dangled in front of her for just acting in a film.

If she took the role and got the three million, she could pay off her debt to Balfour immediately.

After all, it was just one movie. She could always give it a shot, and if it didn’t work out, she didn’t have to continue.

of the money and a taste of the actor’s life, “But let me be upfront that I really have no experience.

worry, I trust my judgment and I’ll guide you through it. Now, Ivy, I’ll have Juliana send you the time and place so we can sign the

me the details and I’ll be there.”

matter was settled. As soon as she hung up,

agreed for the sake of the three million dollars, but how was she going to explain this to

an actress. If word got out that Mrs. Howard was acting

was too late to back out now. She needed to earn that money, no matter

to him, Ivy went out to buy groceries and gave the maid the night

of

out her phone. It was already six in the evening and there was no

are you coming home tonight?]