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.

What did you get up to last night? Look at your face! Do you even remember you

really going to shoot today’s scenes in this state?

steak. “You’ve got half an hour

oblivious, was still fuming about last night’s debacle.

could not fathom what Alyssa saw in Ivy. Why protect

Ivy’s background, determined to uncover the identity of the woman

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

was wrapped around Ivy’s little

followed every time she had to

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

expected, the director’s face was thunderous when she finally got in front of the

how 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, numb from the scolding, was coming to terms with the true nature of his job: to be everyone’s

Just stand there and take