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!”

like to mull it over by myself, see

Giselle’s mood, but she did not need to say a word; her entourage had already started to

it? It’s been all morning, and

help her out, and she turns her nose up? What’s with the airs?”

was mortified, longing for the ground to swallow her

Colton’s trailer, Ivy found him letting out a weary sigh. “I

director,” Ivy apologized, feeling she had

and spoke earnestly, “It’s not like that. Everyone has a few hiccups their first time on set. Even pros

words were meant to comfort, but Ivy’s guilt over delaying the shoot weighed heavily

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

“You don’t have to make up stories about her just to cheer me up.”