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.

felt she’d done anything wrong, nor stolen anyone’s spotlight. However, if everyone else thought

wasn’t her. There were just too many in the industry

her mere

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

take your time to think it over. I’m going to head to the restroom, give you

smiled, nodding in agreement.

Balfour sitting opposite her, focused

sweetness as she contemplated Balfour’s attitude toward her

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

felt a twinge of guilt for having misjudged Balfour so hastily and was ecstatic about

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