The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2191

As far as Ryan understood, the matriarch of the Howard family was one of those old-school types.

The Howards, elated to finally have a granddaughter-in-law, seemed eager to shower Ivy with all the best scripts Hollywood had to offer.

But Ivy wasn’t one for nepotism; she wanted to earn her roles fair and square.

Of course, this was all insider gossip Ryan had picked up, the truth of which was anyone’s guess.

After years in the industry, Ryan had his own web of connections.

Ivy nodded in agreement, not denying the rumors. Since it was public knowledge, there was no point in playing coy-it would just come off as petty.

Besides, during her contract with Balfour Studios, being known as a Howard could only work in her favor. There were no downsides.

of the vast divide between herself and the Howard family-it was like comparing the

my grandparents-in-law at home just don’t get the younger generation and that might lead to some misunderstandings. They’re getting on in years, and I don’t want

Howard family’s reputation but also about Dean and Alyssa. She feared they might misconstrue any tabloid drama as a sign of discord with Balfour, something that could go against the terms of

Ryan nodded sympathetically.

and cons. Cases like this perhaps. highlighted the

than willing to do her a small favor when it was within his power to do so. After

the best. But how do you think

at how easily Ryan was on board.

the best move right now is to post a clarification on Twitter,” she suggested. “As long as we make it clear we’re just friends and not romantically involved, it should

with the plan, “What

discussion, they decided to use one of their phones to pick

snapped a few pics, which now seemed perfect for the

however, didn’t expect to see such a scene when he arrived with Ivy’s favorite pastries to