The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2034

“No biggie,” Giselle said, her face a picture of magnanimous grace.

The crew member’s casual compliment sent ripples through the crowd of crew members, sparking a chorus of praise that seemed to elevate Giselle above everyone else. Giselle shone like the brightest star, basking in the adulation of those around

her.

And then there was Ivy, destined to play the foil.

“Ivy, let me have a gander at that script,” Giselle said, reaching for the sheaf of papers in Ivy’s hands. Ivy hesitated, then pulled back, avoiding Giselle’s grasp.

Internally, Giselle scoffed at Ivy’s reticence, deeming her ungrateful, yet she kept a friendly smile plastered on her face. “Ivy, is the script under lock and key? No worries. You could just give me the gist of it!”

but I’d like to mull it over by myself, see if I can bring my own twist to the role,” Ivy responded politely,

not need to say

to study it? It’s been all morning, and

offers to help her out, and she turns her nose

there, feeling each comment like a knife twisting inside her. She was mortified, longing for the ground to swallow her

letting out a weary sigh. “I heard about the commotion outside.”

apologized, feeling she had

spoke earnestly, “It’s not like that. Everyone has a few hiccups their first time on set. Even pros make mistakes, let alone someone new like

guilt over delaying the shoot

continued, “Giselle’s first gig was with me, and don’t think she had it easy. She had as many flubs as you, if not more.”

that, Ivy blinked in surprise, looking up at Colton. “You don’t have to make up stories