The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2348

“Jennifer, darling, you’re gonna have to work your magic today,” Ivy said with a playful wink, trying to lighten the mood.

Jennifer waved her hand dismissively, “Oh, please, those dark circles under your eyes are nothing to fuss about. Your natural beauty saves me so much trouble on a regular day. Even after staying up all night, your skin still has a glow that the rest of us could only dream of. It just goes to show, some people win the genetic lottery.”

Ivy blushed a modest smile at Jennifer’s enthusiastic compliments. Jennifer was a bright and cheery young woman who never failed to shower her with praises whenever they met. Taking the compliments in stride, Ivy modestly accepted the praise.

By the time Balfour arrived on set, Ivy was just about finished with her makeup. His silent presence caught the crew off guard, as no one anticipated his arrival without so much as a heads-up. The more observant staff members quickly went to inform Colton of his arrival, while Balfour casually asked about Ivy’s whereabouts.

“Ms. Dunhill’s in her makeup room,” someone informed him.

With swift strides, Balfour made his way to her makeup room, a place he knew all too well from his many visits. Inside, Jennifer and Ivy were in the midst of laughter when the door suddenly swung open.

her gaze lighting up for a

Ivy’s smile faltered.

met in

furrowed slightly.

looked thinner-his immediate thought.

hiding any signs of fatigue or puffiness, she looked refined but not overdone. Yet, he sensed a weariness in Ivy’s eyes, and even her smile didn’t seem quite

broke the silence, suggesting Jennifer

here. Could you give us a minute?” Ivy said, her voice carrying a mix of request and

her brushes down on the table and slipping past Balfour with a nod,

leaving

of yourself?” Balfour approached, lifting her arm to emphasize her frailty, her

slightly irritated, withdrew her hand