The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2171

“Giselle, we suspect you’re involved in a premeditated assault. You need to come with us,” the officer said firmly, as he motioned for her to follow.

Giselle was dumbfounded. She couldn’t believe that Balfour had actually called the cops. on her. It seemed they had been lying in wait, ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice.

“Get off me! Who the hell do you think you are, cuffing me like this? I didn’t do anything! Why are you arresting me? The real culprit is that woman, Ivy!” Giselle’s voice was filled with desperation as she struggled against the officer’s grip.

Balfour watched impassively as the officers led the resisting Giselle away. To the well-trained officers, her struggles were inconsequential.

The rest of the crew stood in shock, unable to process the turn of events. They had assumed Mr. Howard would handle the situation quietly within the film crew, considering he was one of the investors. After all, any scandal could tarnish the movie’s reputation.

“Did you guys hear what the officers said? They suspect Giselle’s involvement in the assault!” The whispers spread among the crew, laced with a tinge of fear for Balfour’s decisiveness.

“That must mean the police already had evidence against Giselle. They were just waiting for Mr. Howard’s go-ahead,” someone speculated.

would do such a thing. And to think, she had the nerve to frame Ivy,” another chimed

no simpleton, either. Didn’t you notice Balfour’s got her back? She’s got Mr. Howard’s support!” a crew member said, barely concealing his envy.

got dragged through the mud. We all thought she

who still stood aside quietly. Even with the truth revealed, she

“You

if you want. Why would she need our sympathy? Look at the difference between our paychecks!” retorted another, parting ways with a clear divide in opinion.

hadn’t expected her ordeal to cause such a rift. She glanced at Balfour, who seemed to have everything under control, and it dawned on her that perhaps this was his

he had shown up

case, maybe Giselle’s claims weren’t entirely false. Maybe those

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