The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2062

“Word on the street is you’re quite famous now?”

Many blue-blood families often looked down their noses at the glitz and glamour of showbiz, considering it a breeding ground for

scandal.

With a dismissive wave, Giselle played it cool. “Oh, not at all, just riding a little wave of good fortune and gaining some fans, that’s all!”

She casually tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear. “Besides, Balfour’s been such a dear, smoothing things over for me here and there. No one dares to give me a hard time. Mrs. Howard, you can rest assured when I’m not on set, I’m just enjoying my downtime, not mingling too much with the crowd.”

“Enough,” Alyssa said, her smile as lofty as the sky. “No need for such an elaborate defense, Giselle.

In fact, I don’t hold any bias against actors working in the limelight. Take our granddaughter-in-law, Ivy, for example. She’s quite an accomplished actress. I, for one, can’t wait to catch her next movie premiere!

And you saw the little exchange between Balfour and Ivy earlier, didn’t you? Those two are quite the lovebirds. No room for any flighty floozies to wedge their way in.”

‘flighty floozies’ could not be more apparent to Giselle, yet she feigned confusion, “I’m sorry, Mrs. Howard,

in life just can’t be forced.

as clear as day, but

anything but-her acting seemed particularly unconvincing

Balfour and I are just good friends, and I also get along with Ivy. We truly are good friends!”

earnest nodding at the end was meant to underscore her sincerity.

act might have taken in

bit of grace, but you seem reluctant to accept my generosity.

bite off more than you can chew. It’s not

making yourself unwelcome, don’t blame me for stepping in as the matriarch to

was in full view from the grand hall’s window walls, which offered a perfect vantage point to see Balfour

garden to help with digestion, but since Alyssa and Giselle had already claimed the spot, she felt

the living room sofa, engaging in