The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2160

Ivy had never been one to splurge on brunches and dinners to butter up her social circle. The distrust served her right, some would mutter under their breaths.

At the end of the day, it was her lack of social grace that set her apart from the

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high-society wives – the basic etiquette she lacked. How could she possibly stand shoulder to shoulder with the likes of the Balfours?

The more indifferent Ivy appeared, the more pitiful Giselle seemed with her tear-stained cheeks and quivering lips, which only riled Ivy further. Yet, everyone else seemed to fall for Giselle’s lies.

“If you’re all hell-bent on pinning this on me, then there’s nothing more I can say. I don’t owe an explanation to those who don’t trust me! When Colton arrives with the updates, the truth will out,” Ivy declared with a defiant tilt of her chin, which only made her

colleagues loathe her more.

she so smug

Who else

day?

is crystal clear. We’re not idiots,” someone said, trying to reason with her. “Just admit it was an accident, apologize to everyone, and maybe take a bouquet to Diana to make amends. If you can get

“Why bother defending someone so heartless? It’s pointless! Her heart’s as black as coal. You can’t reason with

your distance from her. We all want to keep seeing you on the silver screen.

hung her head, the

like this. Ever since she got into showbiz, I guess the thirst for

exactly close. Why are you so invested in concocting my past?

“Ivy, when will you

Giselle’s words, everyone became more convinced that Ivy had been corrupted by the allure of fame and fortune, unable to bear