The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2032

With that simple affirmation, Balfour sprawled out on the bed and soon drifted into a rare comfortable slumber.

This particular night, Balfour found the elusive embrace of restful sleep.

Ivy waited for Balfour’s breathing to even out, signaling he was asleep, before she quietly lay beside him, eventually succumbing to her drowsiness.

The next morning, Balfour was already off to the office.

Ivy gazed at the empty space beside her, lost in thought, then quickly freshened up and headed out the door. Today, she had a photo shoot for the costume fitting of “Ballad of Valor.”

The production had hired the best styling team in the business, and they already had some looks prepared for Ivy.

Thanks to the prep work, the fitting went by swiftly.

a still photo shoot with no need for an emotional range, Ivy found

of Valor” officially started

the first day of shooting. After getting through hair and makeup,

it, you’re the perfect fit for ‘Ballad of Valor,” Colton said, eyeing her transformation with sheer satisfaction.

felt like the heroine had

and Ivy felt the responsibility’s weight

film was a vessel of hope and hard work, carrying the expectations of many.

she might not live up

the most straightforward entrance scene. Take after take was flubbed, leaving even the director, Colton, at

you too tense?” He

the delays she was

acting, and I’m just…really nervous in front

a half-hour break. Relax a bit, and we’ll start again. You’ll be fine,” Colton reassured her with a pat on the shoulder before heading