Chapter 2019

Ivy nodded and turned to address Balfour with a courteous, “Mr. Howard.”

Ah, she was really going all out pretending she did not know him.

Balfour sighed in resignation, “Ms. Dunhill.”

Since she did not want to reveal her identity as Mrs. Howard in public, he decided to play along with her charade, curious to see how long she would keep it up.

Thankfully, Colton was already in on her identity and would ensure she was well taken care of on set. Balfour’s visit had achieved its purpose.

“I’ll call you Ivy, and you can call me Colton for convenience,” Colton said, guiding her to the contract on the table and pulling out a chair for her. “I oversaw this contract myself. Everything promised to you is in writing here. So, you can rest easy.”

Ivy could tell Colton was genuinely eager for her to take the lead role in “Ballad of Valor.”

contract translated all of Colton’s

breach of contract?” Ivy was here to make a buck, not lose

one.

here that won’t

sign,” Ivy said, picking up the pen. Yet her gaze inadvertently

Balfour nodded, understanding she

smile as she signed her name on

impatient. After her agent had come to hurry her once more, she headed for Colton’s

with a client; you can’t go in there.” The assistant

not accustomed to being treated this way, and her expression soured, “I’ve been waiting out here forever, and I have other appointments. I just need a word with Colton.”

open the office door and walked in.

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