Chapter 1984


    Chapter 1984


    The tension in the room hung thick as syrup before Balfour’s derisive snort cut the silence. “Didn’t you


    promise there would be no more interactions with other men? Who gave you the green light to star in


    hispany’smercial?”


    Balfour’s cold tone left Ivy choking on her words. She could have rified that nothing happened


    between her and Nn, but she couldn’t exin why she met him after promising Balfour she wouldn’t.


    “I’m sorry, I should’ve told you. I was afraid you’d be upset.”


    Ivy knew no exnation could erase the fact that she had lied to him. The best course of action was to


    own up to her mistake.


    She let go of the breath she was holding, “Balfour, I shouldn’t have lied to you, but please give me a


    chance to exin.”


    If there was one thing Balfour detested, it was dishonesty. He had given Ivy two chances, and yet she


    had squandered both with lies.


    How could he trust her again?


    Balfour had no intention of giving her another chance at the beginning. But when she uttered the words


    “I’m sorry,” his heart inexplicably softened.


    The man said nothing, but his halted steps were the best opportunity Ivy could hope for.


    Seizing this moment, Ivy rushed to exin, “Balfour, I told you about the time I scratched ra’s face


    in a moment of anger. Because of that, Nn’spany couldn’t continue shooting themercial,


    and they faced a hefty fine for breach of contract. Nn said I resembled ra somewhat and asked if


    I could step in as the model toplete the ad filming, so as to make up for my previous mistake.”


    Balfour’s gaze darkened at her words.


    “He asked, and you just said yes?”


    Ivy stepped closer. “I was hesitant about his proposal. But I felt responsible for the mess and didn’t


    want to owe anyone. I thought it would just be a day or two of shooting, which is no big deal. And then


    I’d cut ties with Nn. I had no idea it would blow up like this…”


    Balfour’s frown deepened as he asked, “And those pictures in the news? You two looked pretty cozy.


    What was that about?”


    “No, no, there’s absolutely nothing between me and Nn!” Ivy’s exnation seemed pale against the


    presented photos and videos.


    She looked at Balfour, desperate to prove her innocence. Suddenly an idea dawned on her. “I know


    how to prove my innocence. But I need to see Nn one more time!”


    Balfour’s expression soured further. “You want to see him again?”


    Fearing another misunderstanding, Ivy quickly rified, “No, it’s not like that. I just need his help to


    prove my innocence. You don’t trust me, Balfour, but you can have someone apany me


    tomorrow.”


    After a long silence, Balfour finally spoke again, “Ivy, you better be able to prove that.”


    Ivy nodded earnestly. “Don’t worry. I will clear my name!”


    That night, Ivy tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.


    She regretted lying to Balfour, who now doubted her every single word. And clearly, someone had


    intentionally snapped those pictures to stir up drama online.


    But who?


    After a sleepless night, Ivy got out of bed with dark circles under her eyes. She quickly freshened


    herself up and tried to look more alert.


    As she was about to go out, Alyssa called to her, “Ivy,e here a moment.”


    A bad feeling settled in Ivy’s stomach. She followed Alyssa to the garden and sat down. “Alyssa, what’s


    up?”


    “It’s not a big deal,” Alyssa said, taking out her phone and cing it in front of Ivy. “I stumbled upon


    some unsavory news online I wanted to ask you


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