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

a crack in the facade. “Then why are you acting like you’ve seen a ghost? You’ve been so

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

Thalia truly trusted. And that’s precisely why she couldn’t drag Margot into what she’d discovered; it would be like

trust you, Margot. I’d 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,

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.”

Margot wasn’t one for empty promises. If she

for such a steadfast friend amid the grueling film

linked pinkies – a