The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2066

In the deep of the night, when Balfour returned to his room, Ivy had already fallen asleep, clutching the script.

After ensuring Ivy was tucked in snug beneath the quilt, Balfour climbed into bed to catch some sleep.

Come dawn, Balfour was off to the office well before the sun peeked over the horizon.

Not long after, Ivy roused from slumber.

With a busy morning of filming ahead, she needed to rise early for a strong cup of black coffee to de-puff her face. Otherwise, she would be all swollen when the cameras started rolling.

Despite Colton insisting repeatedly that she could show up bare-faced to his set and still shine, Ivy was not one to slack off. She was determined to present her best self as a latecomer to the acting game.

Initially, she had not imagined herself in front of the camera, but now, Ivy had truly fallen for the craft of acting.

She reveled in the challenge of bringing another persona to life, adored the spotlight, and, in those moments, could shed all her worldly concerns, whether it was the weight of debts or heartache.

three, take one,

watched Ivy through the lens

apologized that morning for her slightly puffy face, Colton never tired of assuring her that she was

told no

for a cigarette. Late nights were par for the course in their line of work, and sometimes, a hit of nicotine was just the kick needed.

face. Discovering a talent

acting. In front of the camera, she is the character. But hey, no smoking. Mr. Howard made

mention of Balfour’s name, the producer reluctantly pinched out the cigarette, easing his cravings with fidgety fingers.

backed by a

flicker out quickly in this industry, a sight none wished

anyone-he was a veritable mountain of support.

That’s

the scene ended, assistants rushed to dry Ivy off, and she was quickly ushered to review the

but laugh, “Has anyone kept count of how many times Ivy nailed