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?”

head. “No! What are

like you’ve seen a ghost? You’ve been so distracted, and we’re tight, Thalia. Why

on set. Despite being just a PA while Margot shone as an actress, there

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 drag Margot into what she’d discovered; it would be like throwing her

to this game, and it’s not as straightforward as we hoped. You get that, right? It’s

a silent stand-off, she conceded. “Alright, keep it to yourself if you must. But promise me you’ll come to me when you’re ready to talk, okay? Don’t shoulder it all alone. I’m

promises. If she offered to

promise,” Thalia said, grateful for such a steadfast

pinkies – a secret pact