The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2242

Thalia stumbled backward with a rueful chuckle, “I was just too naive. Once this movie wraps, I’m gonna do what my mom always said – get my CPA license. No more daydreams about making it big in showbiz.”

She was usually so upbeat, a true go-getter. She’d genuinely wanted to be an agent, a talent scout with a Midas touch.

Margot couldn’t fathom what had crushed her spirit to this extent.

Margot grabbed her arm and they shuffled to a secluded corner. Only when they were sure no one was around did they stop.

“Spill it, Thalia,” Margot said with a wary edge, we’re alone. What’s going on, for real? Did you find out something?”

eyes wide with panic, vehemently shaking her head. “No!

facade. “Then why are you acting like you’ve seen a ghost? You’ve been so distracted, and we’re tight,

Margot was her only true friend on set. Despite being just a PA while Margot shone as an actress, there was never a hint of hierarchy between

like the buddy you’d meet in school, always happy to see you and grab your hand- the only person Thalia truly trusted. And that’s precisely why she couldn’t

tell you anything,” Thalia said, her brow furrowed with sincerity. “But we’re both new to this game, and it’s not as straightforward as we hoped. You get that, right? It’s not that I don’t want to share – sometimes, not knowing

yourself if you must. But promise me you’ll come to me when you’re ready to talk, okay? Don’t

she offered to

promise,” Thalia said, grateful for such a steadfast friend amid the grueling film

– a secret pact between them.