The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2286

Dean shook his head with a sigh, the lines on his weathered face deepening with concern. As an elder, he found himself in a delicate position, hesitant to step in directly and halt the unfolding drama.

“All we can do now is hope Mara gets the message that she’s barking up the wrong tree, that she has the sense to back off before things turn uglier than a Thanksgiving turkey left in the oven too long.”

Alyssa felt a pang in her heart for Ivy. She was relieved that the recent awkward confrontation had not unfolded before Ivy.

If Ivy had witnessed that mess, Alyssa could only imagine the storm of hurt that would have churned in Ivy’s heart.

“This can’t go on. I need to find the right moment to have a heart-to-heart with Balfour. The man’s married, for heaven’s sake. He should not be cozying up to another woman like that.”

resolve, Dean knew no amount of sweet talking would change her mind.

the crew was on pins and needles, each day at work filled

little to do on set these days, could not bear the thought of twiddling their thumbs at home.

two sat together, each with a

the audience is roasting us like we’re the main course at a barbecue

thrown their way, making even the most flavorful

Thalia said with a nonchalance that

belonged to others and were beyond her control. What mattered was their conscience. They knew the truth.

biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment to lay all the evidence on the table. The truth would shine like a lighthouse when that time came, and the negative image would be

too much to bear. She