The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2146

The pen in the hand of the officer paused, and he seemed to glance up unintentionally at Ivy, who was earnestly trying to recall

the events.

“Is that right? From what I’ve gathered, not everyone shares your view. According to the crew’s statements, it looks like Diana’s. popularity has been on thé rise, perhaps even eclipsing yours. They suspect that maybe, out of fear of being overshadowed, you lashed out at Giselle. It’s possible, isn’t it?”

Ivy flashed a sardonic smile. “If that’s what they think, that’s their problem. Does that necessarily prove that I feel the same way? I’m just a newcomer. There are plenty of stars bigger than me in showbiz. If I worried about all that, how would I have the peace of mind to act? I’d think solving a case wouldn’t rely entirely on guesswork, right?”

The officer nodded, finding her argument reasonable.

The remaining questions were fairly standard, and Ivy answered them truthfully.

“Our work here is done. You’re free to go and wait for the outcome.”

when one of the female officers who had been taking

an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry if my colleague’s line of questioning was a bit offensive. I’ve seen that popular snippet of your performance, and I personally really enjoy your acting. I hope you keep your passion and continue to

vanished without a trace. She returned the smile, “Thank you for your support. Like I said before, acting is what I care

“Goodbye.”

had provided all she knew to the police and trusted that they would give her

Ivy passed the bookstore where she had been kidnapped. Now, the entire downtown area had done away those cramped, dim alleyways, and the tall wall

like Balfour.”

she didn’t expect to

with another woman-Giselle, the very person Ivy suspected was behind her troubles.

left right after lunch without saying where he was going, and now here he was on

with

averted her gaze, realizing why he had been reluctant to tell

had just visited, Ivy thought she was the special one for Balfour, but it turned out that he had already “checked in” with Giselle behind