The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2338

Ivy was acutely aware that the most crucial thing at the moment was to wrap up Colton’s film. When it hits the screens, it would be the ultimate gift to her fans.

People were drawn to her for a hodgepodge of reasons. Some were enchanted by her looks, others by her acting skills, while a few had met her in person and found her incredibly down-to-earth.

Regardless of the why, Ivy knew her best way of giving back was through delivering stellar performances.

Meanwhile, Mara was stewing. As the night ticked by, the online chatter about Ivy swung wildly from loathe to love, making her grit her teeth in frustration.

Before the film crew had stepped in with their clarification, the internet trolls had had a field day, and Mara had been one of the loudest voices. Her particularly venomous rants had even garnered her a small following.

Now that Ivy’s fans had the crew’s statement to rally behind, they were haunting Mara’s comments section, suggesting her online vitriol must be the result of a dissatisfying personal life.

Mara couldn’t fathom how Ivy managed to turn the

her pride and ended up in a war

over the crew now that you’ve seen some so-called ‘evidence’. Does

rich coming from someone who’s such a backstabber. Pretending you’re in the know, as if you’re part of the industry. You talk of insider info like it’s a joke, but Diana’s in

provided by the police were the most convincing piece of evidence shared by the film crew. No one

won a stunning victory, and the thought of Ivy receiving an outpouring of praise once this blew over soured Mara’s mood even further. She checked Ivy’s profile and,

couldn’t bring myself to bash Ivy. I mean, how could I with that face? Sorry,

She clicked on the

not teach you how to tell right from wrong? Judging by looks? I’d be mortified if I were your parents, seeing

that rubbed her the wrong way. It was only after a string of insults that her inner turmoil began to subside.

Balfour returned home from the office. Handing the car keys to the butler, he was surprised to find Mara on the couch, engrossed