The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2668

Evadne could not believe her eyes; Balfour had laid it out plain as day, and yet Ivy was as clueless as ever. There was a part of Evadne that wanted to shake some sense into her, but another voice whispered that maybe Ivy’s naivety was a blessing in disguise, especially in the shark-infested waters of showbiz.

In the cutthroat world of showbiz, being a bit thick-skinned could be an asset. Those who took things too personally often ended up nursing more wounds than they could handle.

The night of the Golden Feather Awards had arrived, and Ivy was set to walk the red carpet with the cast of “Ballad of Valor.”

Colton, a highly respected figure in the industry, was guiding his two stars, both newcomers, who had been placed at the front of the line-up.

When Ivy arrived, draped in an immaculate white evening gown that made her skin glow under the lights, even the typically brash Ryan blushed.

“Ivy, you’re looking stunning tonight. You’re outshining every other actress here, aren’t you?” he remarked with a mix of jest and awe.

Ryan was always a bit of a loudmouth, and with cameras broadcasting live, Ivy worried he might slip up and stir the pot with the fans of other celebrities.

the crew didn’t

school uniforms; I almost forgot how great your figure is,” one of the supporting actresses teased, always one to poke

with a veneer of sternness that only made

the Golden Feather Award. If other casts hear us,

Ivy’s caution. The poor girl had been the target of ridicule more than once, and it had made her all the more

storms together, and

cast of ‘Ballad

with a wave. “Let’s go.”

stepped onto

at the sight of the “Ballad of Valor” cast. That summer, who hadn’t heard of “Ballad of Valor”? Who didn’t know

evident in Ivy’s eyes, but she kept her composure. Tonight,

in the crowd gasped

an