The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2358

Ivy offered a faint smile, understanding the tightness in Mara's jaw all too well.

The man who had been so close to her just the previous evening now stood before her, lavishing his attention on another woman. If their roles were reversed, she would probably be seething, too.

The car ride was filled with a painfully awkward silence until Nolan decided to break the ice.

"So, how's Colton's movie coming along? When can we expect to see your masterpiece on screen? I'm getting pretty antsy over here."

Nolan had voiced the very thoughts swirling in Ivy's mind. The shoot had been going well so far, with plenty of praise to be heard from the crew and cast, but the final verdict would come from the audience. While box office numbers weren't the sole indicator of a film's success, they did hint at the public's reception.

"We're more than halfway through," Ivy replied. "Ever since we cleared up that last bit of drama, everything's been smooth sailing. I'd say we have about two months of shooting left, but there's still all the post-production work. It won't hit theaters immediately."

The process of getting a film from the final cut to the big screen was indeed a lengthy one, but with Colton overseeing the project, there was a collective sense of confidence among the team.

"Aw, I totally forgot you were still filming, Ivy," Mara piped up with genuine curiosity sparkling in her eyes. "Is it fun on set? Is the life of an actor really that different? Hey, do you think I could come visit the set sometime? I've never been to one!"