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?”

“No! What are you on about? I… I haven’t found out anything!”

a crack in the facade. “Then why are you acting like you’ve seen a

onto Thalia’s face. Margot was her only true friend on set. Despite being just a PA

person Thalia truly trusted. And that’s precisely why she couldn’t drag Margot into what

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

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 here for you, risks and all.”

for empty promises. If she offered to share the burden, she meant it.

grateful for such a steadfast

– a secret pact between them.