The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2040

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Ivy scrolled through the comments with a growing sense of dread. Meanwhile, across the city, in the steel and glass tower that housed the Howard Group Building, Balfour was also staring at the absurd headlines flickering on his screen.

He was well aware of the murky waters of the entertainment industry, but he had not anticipated Ivy, a newcomer, getting tangled in such rumors so quickly. “Quinton, dig up everything you can on that makeup artist. And get our PR team on those fake news stories online, stat.”

“Ivy? No way!”

Clara, who had been lounging at home, feet kicked up and barely working for the past two weeks, discovered on Twitter that Ivy had somehow slipped into the world of showbiz, landing the lead role in ‘Ballad of Valor’!

Jobs had been scarce after losing out on a commercial shoot, let alone a lead role in a major film.

been acting so high and mighty. She’s cozied up to the director,” Clara muttered, jealousy turning her words bitter as she retweeted

Clara had a following, and her retweet lent an air of

Ivy, huddled on her couch, watched with mounting anxiety. She reached out to the director, desperate to clear the air. “Colton, I swear I didn’t steal anything, and now you’re getting dragged into

face etched with frustration. This had

consider recasting? There will be

option,” Colton shot back without a second thought, “She’s perfect for the role. Without her, ‘Ballad of

its heart.”

helpless in the face of Colton’s resolve. “But the scandal is already affecting the film. You’ve poured years into ‘Ballad of Valor, and so have we. None of us want to see it fail because

treasured this role but could not bear the thought

hard work.

deal with the media later,” Colton said, determined to