Chapter 2146


    Chapter 2146


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    The pen in the hand of the officer paused, and he seemed to nce 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. ording to the crew’s


    statements, it looks like Diana’s. poprity has been on thé rise, perhaps even eclipsing yours. They


    suspect that maybe, out of fear of being overshadowed, youshed out at Giselle. It’s possible, isn’t it?”


    Ivy shed 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 neer. 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 oue.”


    After the interview, Ivy was about to leave when one of the female officers who had been taking her


    statement stopped her. “Is there something else?” Ivy asked.


    The policewoman gave an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry if my colleague’s line of questioning was a bit


    offensive. I’ve seen that popr snippet of your performance, and I personally really enjoy your acting.


    I hope you keep your passion and continue to pursue your craft.”


    Ivy hadn’t expected to encounter a fan in the police station. The feeling of being targeted earlier


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


    is what I care about, bringing characters to life is my focus. I’ll keep working hard. Goodbye.”


    “Goodbye.”


    Ivy exhaled a sigh of relief. She had provided all she knew to the police and trusted that they would


    give her a fair response.


    On her way back, 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 that had once obstructed them


    was demolished.


    “It looks like Balfour.”


    While Ivy was listlessly taking in the scenery, she didn’t expect to see a familiar figure across the street.


    More importantly, he was with another woman-Giselle, the very person Ivy suspected was behind her


    troubles.


    The man had left right after lunch without saying where he was going, and now here he was on a date


    with Giselle?


    with


    Ivy averted her gaze, realizing why he had been reluctant to tell her. Probably afraid she’d intrude on


    their intimate little world.


    Watching them enter the restaurant they 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 her back.


    Perhaps she was just a guinea pig to see if the restaurant was any good.


    Ivy’s mood darkened, a sense of loss hard to describe.


    Just before, Balfour had said he believed her, and she thought he would stay with her and help her


    prove her innocence!


    But then he turned around and went on a date with Giselle.


    In his heart, her reputation wasn’t as important as a date with Giselle.


    The two entered the restaurant withughter and conversation, and Giselle’s smiling face was


    particrly grating to Ivy.


    For a moment, she fantasized that Balfour would turn around and notice her.


    What kind of face would Balfour make if he saw her?