The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2190

Chapter 2190

Ivy lounged on the couch for a little while, her thoughts darting from one angle to the next. She was convinced that

this issue needed to be nipped in the bud, and fast.

At the very least, they had to put on a united front publicly. They couldn’t let the rumors spiral out of control.

If it were just Ivy on her own, perhaps it wouldn’t matter.

But she was, in name at least, the granddaughter-in-law of the prestigious Howard family. She couldn’t afford to be

so selfish, only considering her own interests and those of the production crew, without sparing a thought for Dean

and Alyssa’s reputation.

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With this in mind, Ivy stood up resolutely and decided to go directly to Ryan to discuss the matter.

All they needed to do was each post a message online showing that the idea of them being a couple was out of the

question.

Clarifying the situation might sound simple, but they had to be careful not to bluntly hurt the feelings of their ‘ship’

fans. After all, those fans were the lifeblood of their celebrity, and they couldn’t afford to let them down.

There was a knock on Ivy’s door.

“Is Ms. Dunhill in?”

Ivy swung the door open with a look of surprise. “I was just about to come and find you. What a coincidence.”

To avoid any suspicion, Ivy invited Ryan in but left the door wide open. This way, anyone passing by could see that

the two were merely chatting.

Ryan handed her a freshly squeezed juice. “That lunch was delicious, but it was a calorie bomb. I was worried about

looking puffy on camera this afternoon, so I had my assistant whip up some of this detox juice. It’s a lifesaver I used

back in my runway days to combat bloating. Thought you might need it too, so I had him make an extra one.”

Ivy accepted the juice with a grateful smile. Before he had started acting, Ryan had been a top model, his striking

looks and enviable physique always in demand on the catwalk. If it came recommended by a model, it was bound

to be effective.

“Thank you, I was just about to to order a black coffee. But this is perfect, I really

appreciate it!”

They clinked their juice bottles together with a laugh and each took a sip. Then Ivy hesitated, looking at him with

something on the tip of her tongue.

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Ryan, ever perceptive, quickly noticed her reticence. “What’s up? You look like you’ve got

something to say, Ms. Dunhill.”

Ivy felt a little embarrassed, worried that her concerns might come off as overly dramatic. After all, she had agreed

at lunch that they would clarify things only if the situation escalated. Yet here she was, having second thoughts not

long after their meal.

“Is this about our ‘ship’ fans?”

Ryan’s intuition was sharper than she had anticipated.

Ivy nodded and explained, feeling a bit helpless, “I’m sorry, I know I seemed okay with it during lunch, but I’ve had

a change of heart.”