The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2188

Ryan flashed a warm smile as he accepted the fork and knife handed to him by Ivy. It was these little acts of thoughtfulness that made him appreciate her even more.

He didn’t necessarily have to develop a romantic interest; someone with her personality would make an awesome friend to hang out with.

“Ms. Dunhill,” Ryan began, his voice casual but sincere, “we’re in an era driven by social media buzz, right? So, if our film with Colton gets some extra attention because we’re seen hanging out together, it could be a good thing.”

Ivy frowned slightly, not quite convinced. She got what Ryan was saying, though.

“I get your point, but if we draw too much focus, it might overshadow the work of the whole crew. That’s not ideal.”

Despite being relatively new to the scene, Ivy had already learned some of the industry’s unwritten rules after enduring her fair share of setbacks.

Their roles as a couple in the film meant that off-screen interactions were inevitable.

the film to be a hit with praises and at the box office, but if fans got too wrapped up in shipping them as a real-life

her audience would appreciate the movie for its storyline, not just

to a portion of the audience’s preferences leads to a significant deviation from its original direction, it

right? If he thought this was bad for the film, he’d be the first to put a stop

“You might be

hang of acting, but navigating showbiz was still new territory for

things when they were unsure, to avoid any missteps.

much, Ms. Dunhill. Let’s just wait and see how things play out online. If there’s a need to clarify anything, we’ll figure it out then,”

let’s keep an eye on it,” Ivy agreed, a slight smile gracing her lips. She hadn’t expected Ryan to understand the rules of

conversation wandered from Broadway to modern cinema, and they hit

was pleasantly surprised.