The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 2643

But now, what she prepared was her solo rendition of the song. She understood that her fans were here to see more of her.

"Love sincerely, and it's never a miss,

Those years by the fishing village with you,

Fame and fortune, leaving the past amiss,"

The movie wasn't out yet, but the melancholy in Ivy's lyrics had everyone wrapped in a shroud of emotion.

"Oh man, I feel that 'Ballad of Valor' is going to be a tearjerker!"

"Do you even need to question that?

Didn't you catch the heartache in Ivy's performance? Total cry-fest. Can't believe our girl's debut is a tragedy. My heart aches for her. She's been through so much, and still, she's wrestling with her demons. Colton, you cold-hearted beast!"

"Actually, I'm kinda grateful that the male lead's been by her side. At the end of the day, having someone to love and support you is way better than going it alone."

That's how the 'mom fans' felt – unwavering supporters of Ivy no matter what, just like moms. What mattered most was how quickly they'd warmed up to the idea of Balfour, even knowing he'd be lurking in some corner watching Ivy. They'd accepted him with open arms because their "queen bee" needed someone to watch over her constantly. And for Balfour, the big shot CEO of the Howard Group, to care for her like this was something special.

"Pfft, if he doesn't treat our girl right, he doesn't deserve her! Even if it is the Howard Group. Our Ivy's a catch – gorgeous and talented. With her line of suitors, what's a CEO got on her?"