The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2254

Thalia’s heart hammered in her chest as Kael closed in on her, each of his steps crunching the withered leaves beneath his boots with a crisp snap. She clasped a hand over her mouth, praying that her shallow breaths wouldn’t betray her hiding spot.

“Pick up the pace!” Balfour, a tall man with a long stride, moved swiftly up the mountain path, leaving Margot struggling to keep up.

Gasping for air, she dared not ask Balfour to wait for her; after all, he was on a mission to save her dear friend.

Unconcerned whether Margot could follow, Balfour pressed on.

Margot stamped her foot in frustration and continued her uphill battle. Upon reaching a peak, Balfour suddenly halted and gestured for Margot to stop.

wrong?” Margot

had heard something-a faint rustle in the distance.

Margot wondered,

barked,

caught the sound of a woman struggling. If he wasn’t mistaken, it

hours, exhausted. Her worst fear materialized as

fought back with all her might. However, how could she match

to succumb, another noise echoed from a different direction, prompting Kael to drag her

to

the friendship she had found in Margot during filming. She had no regrets about calling her before the incident unfolded. Her only wish was to have the opportunity to bid a proper farewell before finding herself

would still choose to join the cast, to meet her best friend. The allure of the entertainment industry had faded for