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.”

I’m not mad at

drifted to her work. Life had changed; she had to be wary of paparazzi

spent most of her time

even in her own house, where could she? There would be no reprieve from the constant demands on her time.

a pang of sympathy. “Do you really need to push yourself

as Ivy sat up, her face stern with

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, I told myself. But then I’d see messages from my fans, consoling each other, steadfast in their belief in me, and I’d clench my teeth and vow to keep going, no matter

you know what that feels like? To 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 keep me moving forward. I can’t just give them a half-hearted effort. Besides, for many, this might be the only chance they get to meet me.

the heart, expressing her gratitude to those who believed in

the right choice by trusting me. I want to

wanted to give back to the