The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2472

Balfour had always known the fan world was a bizarre place, but it wasn’t until he went undercover in the fan circles that he realized just how twisted some people could be. As it turned out, there were people who were so sick in their minds that they would join a fan meet-up just to hurt a celebrity they despised.

Before all this, Balfour could never fathom why such people existed in the world. Didn’t they have their own lives to live? Why pour all their energy into someone they didn’t even know? Plus, Ivy never met most of her fans. Balfour just couldn’t wrap his head around why anyone would hate her so much that they would want to harm her upon meeting her. “I’m not telling you,” he said, his voice firm.

“Why not?” Ivy whined playfully, throwing herself into Balfour’s arms. But he was too prideful, and no amount of coaxing from Ivy would make him spill his secrets this time.

Olivia hadn’t been back to the country for ages, and when she stepped off the plane, she was hit with waves of nostalgia and surprise.

“Mara, no wonder you didn’t want to come back. This place has changed so much since I left.” Olivia marveled as they walked through the bustling airport. “I wouldn’t mind staying at all!”

While Olivia was all bubbly with excitement, Mara’s expression was rather malevolent.

tight and buckle up, ” Mara quipped darkly as they got

buzz of being home wore off, Olivia took a good look at her friend. “What’s got you so down? And where’s Balfour? Why

with a bitter scowl. “It’s a long

eyed her skeptically. “Seriously? That can’t be right. That guy owes your sister a life debt. He promised your family he’d take care of you. How could he just allow some other woman to come

“Oh, that woman is a real piece of work. If it wasn’t for her scheming, Balfour would never have ignored me! I know I still mean something to him, but she lured him away.

couldn’t quite understand why Mara was so hung up on her childhood friend. If the guy was already with someone else,

Balfour, I’m here now. Trust me, I’ll help you out,” Olivia offered, trying to lift Mara’s

back, “Help me? And how exactly

when it comes