The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2669

“Of course, I’m really nervous, but more than that, I’m really excited. I’m looking forward to converse and learn from the industry veterans, Ivy said.

“Your answers were watertight, Ivy. Clearly, you came prepared today,” the host teased.

“But I’ve noticed that most of the actresses here tonight have brought dates. Didn’t you think of bringing a plus-one?”

Ivy found the question odd. What did having a date have to do with anything? Weren’t they all here with their show’s crew?

“Actually, I did have one, but it seems you’ve separated us,” Ivy replied with a playful smirk, noticing the host eyeing someone behind her. Perhaps she was taking up too much time, but the host showed no sign of taking the mic.

“Well, my apologies for splitting you up from the crew, Ivy. How about I make it up to you. by giving you a date?” the host began.

At that moment, a wave of screams nearly lifted the roof off the building. Confused, Ivy followed the host’s gaze and turned to see Balfour, a smile dancing on his lips, striding toward her with a purposeful gait.

Ivy’s face, but the unstoppable grin that followed was a dead giveaway of her true feelings. All her prepped

to exert herself, closed the distance with a

her voice a mix of surprise and delight.

so obvious that even a blind man

doing at your glitzy entertainment affair?” Balfour whispered into her ear, mindful of the many fans and the forest of cameras. broadcasting live, allowing only for a fleeting

some strings, didn’t

her back to the interview area, where

hold a grudge against me for separating you from Ryan of your crew?”

visibly drained from Ivy the moment Balfour appeared. Glancing at him, she said, “No hard feelings, no hard

hands remained tightly clasped, marking their first public

shots of their silhouettes, but due to Balfour’s clout, the images were usually too blurry to make out,