The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2093

Meanwhile, Giselle’s home was in total disarray. The candlelit dinner she had meticulously prepared in anticipation of Balfour’s arrival had become a joke.

That old hag had dashed all her hopes!

Had it not been for the old woman’s meddling, she was certain that Balfour would have seen her message and come rushing over!

“I know Balfour has always carried a torch for me. He must have… Just wait, Balfour; I’ll clear all the hurdles in my path, even if it means dealing with your kin. They won’t escape my wrath!” She seethed, clenching her teeth.

Wine stains from the bottle she’d hurled in frustration dribbled down the wall, framing her vengeful expression in a sinister tableau.

Giselle’s face was swollen the next day when she arrived at the film set.

In the dead of night, fueled by anger, she had downed an entire bottle of red, a futile attempt to drown her sorrows, her eyes bloodshot and weary.

happened to you? What did you get up

scenes in this state? She might

agent sent an assistant to fetch some ice and a raw steak. “You’ve got half an hour before the first scene. Pray that the ice can take down

fuming

saw in Ivy. Why protect her so

inquiries into Ivy’s background, determined to uncover the identity of

ensuring that Balfour would have to consider

wrapped around

espresso her agent handed her, a ritual she followed every time she had

face would puff up like a pancake, a sight even she

was thunderous when she finally got in front of the camera. He did not scold her directly but

could you let her drink last night? Look at those bloodshot eyes. They’re clear as day on camera! How am I supposed to shoot this? Hmm? I’m filming a youthful beauty, not an alcoholic!” The assistant,

there and take