The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2175

Ivy’s gaze lifted once again, colliding with Balfour’s across the room.

“Balfour,” she began, a hint of confusion lacing her voice. “The things you said to me earlier, did you mean them because you have a little crush on me, or do you see me as someone easy to handle, fit to be your wife? Just someone waiting at home, ready to attend to your every need?”

He just chuckled, the sound disarming in its simplicity.

“You’re overthinking it, Ivy. I don’t have any peculiar tastes, nor am I a chauvinist. I just want you to take it easy. The showbiz world is a mixed bag-you know that. Since you joined the cast, how many times have you been targeted? If you don’t care about getting hurt, well, someone else does.”

His words resonated within her, stirring something deep.

Was he implying he was that someone?

Sigh. He did have a point. Ever since she decided to act, incidents like these had become all too familiar.

In the acting world, such drama was the norm and showed no signs of stopping.

she’d done anything wrong, nor stolen anyone’s spotlight. However, if everyone else thought so, she would have a misconception that perhaps she should reflect

many in the industry dreaming

wasn’t her fault that her mere presence made others see

made sense. He didn’t want someone he cared about to suffer such

“I know my request is sudden, and you can take your time to think it over. I’m going to head to the restroom, give

smiled, nodding in agreement. “Okay.”

told, with Balfour sitting opposite her, focused thinking was nearly impossible.

as she contemplated

over his date with Giselle. But today was a complete turnaround-Balfour had

having misjudged Balfour

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Chapter 2175

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