Chapter 2013


    Chapter 2013


    Colton’s earnest tone made it impossible for Ivy to decline without feeling a pang of guilt. She


    hesitated, struggling to find the right words, before finally mustering the courage to say, “I’m sorry,


    Director, but I have no experience in acting, and honestly, I’m not sure if I could act at all. I wouldn’t


    want to hold up your production.”


    “Ivy, don’t rush to say no. Hear me out first,” Colton persisted, not ready to give up. He began to outline


    the benefits of taking the lead role, “If you take on the role of our leadingdy, we’re offering a


    paycheck of three million dors. I’ll personally see to it that you have an assistant at your beck and


    call, and you won’t have to worry about a thing while on set.”


    Three million dors?


    As fate would have it, that was exactly what Ivy needed most at the moment.


    The three million dors that had seemed so out of reach, that she had racked her brain for, was now


    being dangled in front of her for just acting in a film.


    If she took the role and got the three million, she could pay off her debt to Balfour immediately.


    After all, it was just one movie. She could always give it a shot, and if it didn’t work out, she didn’t have


    to continue.


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    “Alright,” Ivy finally conceded after much deliberation, bowing to the necessity for the sake of the


    money and a taste of the actor’s life, “But let me be upfront that I really have no experience. If my


    performance falls short, you can’t hold it against me.”


    Hearing her agreement, Colton’s tion was palpable, “Don’t worry, I trust my judgment and I’ll guide


    you through it. Now, Ivy, I’ll have Juliana send you the time and ce so we can sign the contract and


    make this official.”


    “Sure, just send me the details and I’ll be there.”


    With that, the matter was settled. As soon as she hung up, Ivy’s worries returned.


    She had agreed for the sake of the three million dors, but how was she going to exin this to


    Balfour?


    Balfour had always been against her working outside the house, let alone bing an actress. If word


    got out that Mrs. Howard was acting in showbiz for money, who knew what kind of stories would


    circte about the Howard family?


    But it was toote to back out now. She needed to earn that money, no matter what.


    Determined to create a pleasant environment to break the news to him, Ivy went out to buy groceries


    and gave the maid the night off, deciding to cook a full spread herself.


    After preparing the meal, Ivy looked over the tableden with delicious-looking dishes and felt a surge


    of pride, “I might not be confident about other things, but my cooking skills are definitely improving.”


    She sat at the dining table, pulling out her phone. It was already six in the evening and there was no


    sign of Balfour. She sent him a message.


    [Balfour, are youing home tonight?]


    Not long after, she received a reply.


    [On my way. What’s up?]


    Knowing he was on his way home brought a smile to lvy’s face.


    [Nothing much, just wondering.]


    After sending the message, Ivy set her phone aside and waited patiently in the dining room.


    About half an hourter, she heard the sound of a car pulling up outside and, filled with excitement,


    dashed to the door. Opening it, she saw Balfour walking toward her.


    Ivy waved cheerfully at him, “Balfour, you’re finally home.”


    Seeing Ivy’s lively and bright demeanor was a novelty for him, and Balfour found it curiously delightful,


    “What’s going on? You needed me for something?”