The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2498

“Seriously, you’re such a stand-in. Nothing but an understudy in the grand play of life,” Mara sneered with a smug twist of her lips.

Mara tried her best to keep that woman’s image out of her mind, but hellbent on getting under Ivy’s skin, she triumphantly whipped out a photo.

“Oh, dear Victoria, do me this one last favor, will you?” Mara’s voice dripped with saccharine sweetness.

After they left, Ivy finally exhaled in relief, retreating to the sanctuary of her bedroom. She flopped down on the bed as Balfour followed, carrying a warm glass of milk.

“At last, some peace and quiet. I’m absolutely spent,” she sighed.

Balfour took a seat beside her. “Sorry about that mess. I won’t let anyone barge in uninvited again. I’ve no idea how they even got our address.”

really. I’m not mad

in the mood to talk about Mara. Instead, her thoughts drifted to her work. Life had

from essential classes, she spent most of her time at

she couldn’t relax even in her own house, where could she? There would be no reprieve from the

you really need to push yourself this hard for fans you’ve never met?”

question hung in the air as Ivy sat up, her face stern with conviction.

my driving force. Sure, I love acting, but without their support, I couldn’t keep going. There were times, after all that drama, when I thought about giving up. Just getting a regular job somewhere,

know there are people out there who will take your side against the slander, who trust you unconditionally? It’s incredibly moving. They’re like a beacon of light for me. Sure, you give me strength and confidence, but they’re the ones who

eyes glistened as she spoke from the heart, expressing her gratitude to those who believed in

right choice by trusting

heartfelt. She just wanted to give back to the people who supported