The Kiss that Sparked it All

"Hey, cut it out! It was you who took my spot, okay? Sir, do you really think cozying up to Dahlia gives you the right to smear my name? If Dahlia knew what a piece of work you are, she'd be gobsmacked, I bet.”

The three of them were at each other's throats, and Sienna quickly shut the door behind

them.

"What in the world is going on here? If there's a misunderstanding, we'd better clear it up pronto.” Watching the two of them go at it like sworn enemies, Dahlia’s feelings for the pushy lady

sank even lower.

“Ms. Tanner, I believe I've made it clear through my team that I'm not giving interviews to any presses, and that includes you. And your beef with my friend here doesn't help your

case.”

“Dahlia, don't you want to hit the big time? You didn’t study abroad just to be confined to the stage of this local theater, right? You're meant for the limelight, for an audience far beyond these mere two thousand seats.

If your sights are truly set no higher than this, then let's pretend I never came. But if you're aiming to step up to the next level, then please consider giving our press, New Blossom, a chance. It could be your ticket to nationwide stardom.

As for my issue with your pal here, it's just between him and me. I hope you won't let that sour your opinion of our paper-New Blossom Press genuinely wants your story.”

Regina's plea was earnest. She was confident she could persuade Dahlia, especially watching her early performances and sensing her ambition.

Dahlia had made a name for herself internationally and chose to return home to mak impact. But she still lacked that one opportunity to really ignite her fame at home, remaining somewhat under the radar.

She had talent and a dedicated following, but was that enough?

Regina was convinced Dahlia aimed higher and that an interview with New Blossom Press might just be the stepping stone she needed, catapulting her from a theater of two thousand to the wider public eye.

Art may be noble, but in this day and age, she and her troupe would be left out in the cold with just that.

Regina placed her business card in Dahlia’s hand and then turned to Nolan, “And you, the proof is right here in my hands. Take a good look-you've taken my seat.”

Nolan pinched the phone between his fingers, scrutinizing the photo with obvious

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distaste.

“So what if I took seat number 008? It's always been reserved for me by Dahlia.”

Dahlia, her mind a whirl of emotions after Regina's speech, nodded in agreement, “Ms. Tanner, I've always reserved seat 008 for Nolan. It's been that way forever.”All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

A blush crept across Regina's face. “But I bought a ticket for seat 008, and then seat 007 was empty even after the show started. Doesn't that mean he took my seat?”

Dahlia smiled gently. “You're mistaken, Ms. Tanner. I never mix up the reserved seats.

You might have bought a scalped ticket, which is why there was a duplicate. Rest assured, I'll double-check everything next time to prevent scalped tickets from hitting the market.”

Regina was at a loss for words, like a mute tasting bittersweet medicine. Why wouldn't they check if there was a mistake with the reservation? Why assume she dealt with scalpers?

“I paid for my ticket fair and square, and my friend got it for me legitimately. I didn't resort to scalpers just to save a few bucks.”

Nothing irked Regina more than being wronged, especially by these two, with that man seemingly mocking her with the slight curl of his lip.

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