Chapter 2031

Ivy had been pottering around on the balcony for what seemed like an eternity before she finally showered and collapsed into bed. Exhaustion swept over her in waves, the day’s hustle taking its toll, and she drifted off to deep sleep almost instantly.

The next morning, nothing had changed as the family gathered for breakfast, the same familiar routine playing out.

After breakfast, Balfour left for the office, and Ivy powered up her laptop to accept a friend request from Colton.

She sent a simple greeting, [Hey, Colton.]

Colton was quick to reply. [Hey Ivy, I’ll have my assistant drop off the script for you. What’s your address?]

The word “address” hung in the air. Ivy knew Balfour had intervened on her behalf to negotiate with Colton, but she was clueless about how much he had shared about their relationship. If Colton was in the dark, having him send something to the Howard residence would give the game away.

After much deliberation, Ivy typed back, [Colton, I’m actually heading out today. I’ll swing by and pick it up myself.]

ask for my assistant, Juliana, when you get here,]

[Will do.]

the day, her grandmother, Alyssa, noticed she was on the move and offered to arrange a driver. “Ivy, do you have a driver’s

Grandma, why do

and shook her head, “No reason,

grandmother farewell and left in the car waiting

assistant, who handed her a folder. “Here’s the full script for ‘Ballad of Valor.’ Keep it under wraps, Ms. Dunhill, no

bold title on

pretty much set to start in a week.”

week? So I should read through the script and memorize my lines, right?” Ivy

Colton expects of you,” Juliana

prepared,” Ivy assured her. She was taking this opportunity seriously.

was nothing else to discuss, Ivy went home to begin her immersion into the

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