Chapter 2189
"Did you not see Ryan piling food onto Ivy's plate? The idea of lyy being a clout chaser was
laughable, especially coming from Ryan's fans. They were both fresh faces in the industry. For
Colton to cast both of them, either their acting skills are exceptional, or they have influential support
backing them up.â
âCan the fans just cool it? Look at them, they're having a blast together at dinner. Your squabbling is
just going to spoil the vibe.â
Many pure cinema buffs who were fans of Colton couldn't stand the petty fan wars. The incessant
bickering in the comment sections was enough to turn any bystander off. Besides, the two of them
were just starting out. What was there to even argue about?
Ivy's fans, mostly young women, took the criticism to heart and ceased fire immediately.
Ryan's fans, while they stopped dragging Ivy publicly, didn't hesitate to air their grievances on their
personal profiles. âSocial climber,â ânetworkerâ â these labels got tossed around like hot potatoes.
But, as one onlooker pointed out, Ivy and Ryan seemed to get along just fine, even making plans to
grab lunch together. No amount of name-calling could change the fact that it wasn't them sitting
across from Ryan at that table.
During her lunch break, Ivy checked the social media for the latest comments.
Her skin had grown thick; she could shrug off most of the negativity.
What mattered more to her was absorbing the love from her audience.
Before stepping into the limelight, she never imagined an ordinary girl like her could attract so
much adoration. The experience was exhilarating.
Despite not being the most active online, her comment section was always buzzing with lively girls
sending their love, sharing their day-to-day lives, or discussing
behind-the-scenes clips. There were even some profile pictures featuring her and Ryan spliced
together â the hallmark of âshipâ fans.
These fans typically just squealed with delight over the potential couple, maintaining an unspoken-
code of conduct in her comments.
But scrolling through a few fan pages, Ivy's brow furrowed with concern.
Dean and Alyssa were certainly not out of touch with technology.
Many in the inner circles were aware of her ties to Balfour. If her and Ryan's ship kept trending, how
would the Howards be seen?
Already, being an actress married into a prestigious family was enough to stir the pot. The
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