Chapter 2286


    Chapter 2286


    Dean shook his head with a sigh, the lines on his weathered face deepening with concern. As an elder,


    he found himself in a delicate position, hesitant to step in directly and halt the unfolding drama.


    “All we can do now is hope Mara gets the message that she’s barking up the wrong tree, that she has


    the sense to back off before things turn uglier than a Thanksgiving turkey left in the oven too long.”


    Alyssa felt a pang in her heart for Ivy. She was relieved that the recent awkward confrontation had not


    unfolded before Ivy.


    If Ivy had witnessed that mess, Alyssa could only imagine the storm of hurt that would have churned in


    Ivy’s heart.


    “This can’t go on. I need to find the right moment to have a heart-to-heart with Balfour. The man’s


    married, for heaven’s sake. He should not be cozying up to another woman like that.”


    Watching his wife’s firm resolve, Dean knew no amount of sweet talking would change her mind.


    Meanwhile, at Colton’s film set, the crew was on pins and needles, each day at work filled with the


    dread of hearing the dreaded words of dissolution from the director or producer.


    Thalia and Margot, with little to do on set these days, could not bear the thought of twiddling their


    thumbs at home. So, they turned up at the set, ready to lend a hand wherever possible.


    Lunchtime had rolled around, and the two sat together, each with a box lunch.


    “Thalia, when do you reckon the crew will return to our normal groove? I took a peek on Twitter with a


    burner ount, and the audience is roasting us like we’re the main course at a barbecue festival. It


    hurts to see, especially since none of this mess is our doing. The director won’t let us clear the air


    either. How long will this limbost?”


    Margot’s appetite waned at the thought of the venomous curses being thrown their way, making even


    the most vorful meal taste nd.


    “The director isn’t sweating it, so why should you? We didn’t stir this pot. Let them rant if they want to!”


    Thalia said with a nonchnce that had grown since the harrowing experience of being kidnapped.


    She had emerged calmer, cing life’s trials in perspective.


    Reputation, in particr, seemed trivial. Praise or me, the words belonged to others and were


    beyond her control. What mattered was their conscience. They knew the truth. of their innocence.


    Colton was biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment toy all the evidence on the table. The truth


    would shine like a lighthouse when that time came, and the negative image would be washed away.


    Margot understood all this, but the agony of waiting was almost too much to bear. She longed for the


    day they could resume filming.


    “Do you know when Ivy’sing back to the set?” Thalia inquired, putting down her fork.


    Margot looked puzzled. “I’m unsure about the exact date, but I texted her yesterday. She said she felt


    much better and could return in a few days. But what’s Ivy’s return got to do with anything?”


    Thalia gave her a look that mixed exasperation with affection. “You’ve been around this crew for how


    long now, and you still can’t wrap your head around the dynamics? Use that noggin of yours.”


    Margot let out a groan. “What’s that got to do with me using my brain? Besides, haven’t I put enough


    thought into the dynamics here? Aren’t you and Ivy my good friends? Isn’t that enough?”


    Thalia shook her head, her expression a mix of frustration and fondness.


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    She failed to see that Ivy’s return could very well signal the turning point they had all been waiting for.