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.

she took off her sunglasses, her agent jumped in shock. “What in the world happened to you? What did you get up to last night? Look at

herself with frustration. Was Giselle really going to shoot today’s scenes in this state? She might as well be handing her rivals ammunition to mock

some ice and a raw steak. “You’ve got half an hour before the first scene. Pray that the ice can take

was still fuming

in Ivy. Why protect her

already making inquiries into Ivy’s background, determined to uncover the identity of the woman who had gained the old

The woman had curried favor with the old matriarch early on, ensuring that Balfour would have to consider his family’s feelings even if he did

was wrapped around Ivy’s little

handed her, a ritual she followed

a pancake, a sight even she could not stomach.

in front of the camera. He did not scold her directly but

bloodshot eyes. They’re clear as day on camera! How am I supposed

stand there