The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2562

Ellis's eyes darted around, his interest piqued by Ivy's offer of endless riches and glory. If letting this woman walk away today meant he could wrap himself in luxury, he would nod without a moment's hesitation.

But as Clara had pointed out, what if Balfour no longer cared for this woman? Who would fulfill those grand promises, then?

"If you're doubting me, just check out the message that guy sent, will you? I waited so long for him, and he finally replied. Haha, see for yourself!"

A solitary message lay quietly in Clara's inbox.

It was as if Balfour truly no longer loved Ivy. Without her beauty, she had lost all her worth.

"Man, I always said you can't trust these types. You even went public for him in front of all your fans; it's totally not worth it. A guy from his background? They're all players! You really misjudged this one, Ivy. You'd have been better off with some Joe Schmo. He's got money, power, and that handsome face. What made you think he'd fall for an actress like you?"

Ellis sounded genuinely indignant on behalf of his favorite actress, but Ivy only felt a chill run down her spine.

"I don't believe this. It can't be true. He must still love me! Trust me, if you spare me, I can make everything you want happen!"

Ivy kept inching away, trying to put more distance between herself and Ellis.

Clara neither stopped Ellis's advances nor gave the go-ahead. She simply looked on with an air of superiority, enjoying Ivy's desperation.

Meanwhile, a team quietly entered the village. The sight of strangers prompted a couple of barks from the local dogs, quickly silenced by their owners' scolding.

"Yeah, it's over there, the abandoned building. It was supposed to become a bed and breakfast, but that plan bit the dust," A villager said.