Chapter 2188
Ryan flashed a warm smile as he accepted the fork and knife handed to him by Ivy. It was these little acts of
thoughtfulness that made him appreciate her even more.
He didn’t necessarily have to develop a romantic interest; someone with her personality would make an awesome
friend to hang out with.
“Ms. Dunhill,” Ryan began, his voice casual but sincere, “we’re in an era driven by social media buzz, right? So, if
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtour film with Colton gets some extra attention because we’re seen hanging out together, it could be a good thing.”
Ivy frowned slightly, not quite convinced. She got what Ryan was saying, though.
“I get your point, but if we draw too much focus, it might overshadow the work of the whole crew. That’s not ideal.”
Despite being relatively new to the scene, Ivy had already learned some of the industry’s unwritten rules after
enduring her fair share of setbacks.
Their roles as a couple in the film meant that off-screen interactions were inevitable.
They both wanted the film to be a hit with praises and at the box office, but if fans got too wrapped up in shipping
them as a real-life couple, it could complicate things later on.
Ivy hoped her audience would appreciate the movie for its storyline, not just the chemistry between the leads.
If altering the entire film to cater to a portion of the audience’s preferences leads to a significant deviation from its
original direction, it might not be worth the trade-off in the end.
Ryan nodded, understanding. “I totally get where you’re coming from, Ms. Dunhill. But our director hasn’t raised
any concerns, right? If he thought this was bad for the film, he’d be the first to put a stop to it. I mean, Colton’s put
his heart and soul into this project. He wants it to succeed more than anyone.”
Ivy nodded back. “You might be right. Maybe I’m overthinking it.
She was getting the hang of acting, but navigating showbiz was still new territory for her, as it was for Ryan.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThat’s why they both felt the need to discuss things when they were unsure, to avoid any missteps.
“Don’t worry too much, Ms. Dunhill. Let’s just wait and see how things play out online. If there’s a need to clarify
anything, we’ll figure it out then,” Ryan reassured her.
“Yeah, let’s keep an eye on it,” Ivy agreed, a slight smile gracing her lips. She hadn’t expected Ryan to understand
the rules of showbiz.
Their conversation wandered from Broadway to modern cinema, and they hit it off even more.
Ivy had initially thought they’d have little in common, but she was pleasantly surprised. It turned out Ryan was quite
in tune with her.
They talked for a long time, both of them having a good time and not realizing that there were paparazzi around.