The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2016

Giselle certainly was not about to let Ivy know that she had not landed the leading lady role in the upcoming blockbuster. She had pestered Colton for auditions several times, but he had always been adamant that she was not the right fit, and the role remained uncast.

Lately, rumors had reached her ears that Colton had finally found his star, and the ink was set to dry on the contract today.

She was dying to find out who could possibly outshine her.

“Colton’s movie? You mean ‘Ballad of Valor”?” Giselle asked, her voice tinged with suspicion.

“How did you know about that? Oh, right, I haven’t asked you yet. You don’t seem to have much to do with showbiz, so what brings you here today?”

Ivy sensed Giselle’s hostility towards her from their first encounter and did not want to reveal too much. “I’m just job-hunting, trying my luck,” she replied casually.

you without you having to work

was not treating Ivy well. Giselle did not know that Ivy had

explain all that to Giselle, so

you know. He spent ages polishing the script. I bet ‘Ballad of Valor’ will be a

rejected. Colton was a top-tier director, and his films were guaranteed blockbusters. All actors involved, big or

She had carved out a niche as the darling ingenue the moment she entered the industry, and her breakout roles were all as

were rarely the award-winning kind.

feel her prime slipping away. Giselle feared a decline in her reputation and that eventually, no matter how bright her star had once shone, she would fade away in

image and secure her standing. Colton’s ‘Ballad of Valor’ was the perfect opportunity, but the