Chapter 140


    Chapter 140 Case Solved


    The next morning. reporters surrounded the studio. Since Erin’s news made it to the top of the trending


    topics, all major websites sent reporters overnight to follow the developments of the case closely. The


    local authorities fell the pressure from public opinion and couldn’t afford to ck off with so many media


    outlets watching.


    At 8 am, five police cars entered the studio. It was reported that the suspect had turned himself in,


    confessing to the crime and the sequence of events. When Erin received this news, she happened to


    be in the hotel, and Roman had informed her about it over the phone.


    He mentioned that the culprit was either a local resident of Fleuverton or a supporting actor on the set.


    The investigators had found the


    costumes and animal masks worn by the suspect in his rented house. Everything matched the


    description provided by Erin.


    The case was quickly solved, disappointing many media outlets that hade to Fleuverton thinking


    they could get a sensational story.


    Little did they expect it to be resolved so quickly.


    The potential scoop of the year became an ordinary criminal case.


    However, after this incident, the female actors in the crew became more cautious when going out, and


    they often traveled in groups.


    By 1 pm, filming resumed in the studio, and all the actors gradually returned to the set.


    Following this incident, the staff in the studio and the production crew made a unanimous decision that


    everyone entering or leaving the set must present valid identification. Those without identification would


    not be allowed in even if they were apanied by someone familiar. Even all the extras in the crew


    obtained temporary actor certificates, which were processed overnight by the production staff.


    Rumor had it that it was an order from a big shot. Erin naturally had no idea that this decision was


    made due to Chandler putting pressure


    on the CEO of the studio.


    Originally, Chandler wanted to see Erin personally, but he received urgent news that his grandfather,


    Gaston, had suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. Therefore, Chandler took a helicopter back to the


    city at 10 am.


    Before leaving, he didn’t even make a phone call to Erin. He wanted to see her, but he didn’t dare call


    her. He was afraid that he wouldn’t be


    able to leave after hearing her voice. He couldn’t afford to stay there any longer as his grandfather’s


    condition was quite severe.


    Erin also didn’t contact Chandler. She didn’t dare tell him about that incident. On one hand, she didn’t


    want him to worry, and on the other


    hand, she felt that it was too embarrassing and not worth mentioning. But since the news was already


    known to everyone, Erin was


    somewhat disappointed that Chandler didn’t call her to show concern.


    As herwyer, Simon had already represented her in dealing with the investigators. Roman even had


    Ken contact a bodyguardpany, saying that they would assign someone to protect her. Meanwhile,


    her boyfriend, Chandler remained silent. Erin felt that he didn’t care


    about her, but she didn’t want to dwell on those negative and subjective emotions.


    Feeling guilty about dying the filming progress, Erin was determined to make up for the loss to the


    production crew with her diligence. When she returned to the set, many people passing by would


    intentionally or unintentionally look at her. She instantly became the center of attention, overshadowing


    even the leading actors in the movie. It was difficult for people not to notice her.


    As she had expected, there was a group of Inte users criticizing her online. They used her of


    shamelessly orchestrating and exploiting the incident for publicity, and they even voiced suspicions that


    the arrested criminal might be her aplice.


    Of course, thesements were all anonymous. The trolls wouldn’t dare use their real ounts for


    fear of overstepping legal boundaries. Currently,izens weren’t required to register for ounts


    using their real names, so they were still free to make irresponsiblements


    without any moral restraint.


    As Erin walked down a corridor wearing oversized sunsses and a hat, she overheard two extras


    ying pce maids talking about her.


    “Why would any guy want to pursue Erin? Isn’t the lead actress, Megan, more beautiful?”


    “Haven’t you seen the news online? It’s likely just an unscrupulous marketing stunt!”


    “Really? That’s so disgusting!”


    “It’s nothing special. Nowadays, people who want fame will do anything-”


    “Erin actually looks pretty good and seems reserved. She should’ve just gotten ahead using her looks


    to gain favor with the directors or


    producers. Why did she have to create this kind of lousy scandal and ruin her own reputation?”


    “Whatever. It has nothing to do with us. Let’s focus on our acting. Who knows, we might be


    famous after a few years!”


    “You’re right. Who would dare openly cause trouble on the set anyway?”


    “It doesn’t matter. Erin has gained her lifteen minutes of fame one way or another.”


    “It’s a pity that people like us care too much about our reputation. Otherwise, we might have had a


    chance to be famous too.”


    “Well. C’est vie. That’s how life is.”


    Listening to their malicious ndering, Erin was infuriated to the point of almost confronting them. But


    then she realized that she didn’t even know these two extras, and they didn’t know her either. Why


    should she bother reasoning with people who loved to gossip and didn’t know her at all? If they had


    even an ounce of sensibility, they wouldn’t be gossiping behind someone’s back like this.


    In the end, Erin held back her grievances and swallowed them. She should have known that when she


    made the decision to report the


    incident, she would have to bear the negative impact that came with it.


    At that moment, a man’s voice sounded from behind her. “Erin!”


    This shout made the two extras in front of her turn around, and their expressions instantly became


    awkward and strained when they saw


    Erin. They smiled at Erin gingerly and turned around to leave.


    With a cold expression on her face, Erin turned around and looked at the man behind her.


    “You’re quite proactive in returning to the set, aren’t you?” Percival was dressed casually and hadn’t


    changed into his costume yet. He’d


    juste back to the set. A young male assistant trailed after him.


    Erin didn’t have a good impression of Percival, Whenever she thought about his affair with Megan, she


    felt a little disgusted and looked down on him. Unexpectedly, Percival distanced himself from Megan


    after she broke up with Simon. Erin had witnessed it twice–Megan


    and Percival would cross paths and not acknowledge each other.


    “You’re equally as proactive, Mr. Lowe,” Erin replied nonchntly. She smiled faintly, nodded, and


    continued walking forward.


    Not taking a hint that Erin didn’t feel like talking to him. Percival took a few quick steps to catch up with


    her and prattled away. “Did you know? We have a scene together tomorrow. I don’t know if you’ve


    heard about it, but they say the screenwriter worked on it overnight.”


    Erin’s footsteps immediately slowed down, and she gave him a sideways nce. “I haven’t heard


    anything about it. What kind of change


    did they make?”


    Percival nced at the male assistant behind him and said, “You can go back first. Tell the makeup


    artist to wait for me in the dressing


    room.”


    “Okay, Percival.” The male assistant gave Percival and Erin a perfunctory smile and left first.


    Was there really a need to dismiss the assistant to talk about a scene?


    Erin had some doubts in her mind, so she looked at Percival, hoping he would provide an exnation.


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    Percival nced at their surroundings and said, “If it’s convenient for you, follow me to the big tree


    ahead. I don’t want others to overhear,


    and I feel a bit embarrassed to talk about this-”


    His suspenseful manner made Erin even more curious. In the previous script, she and Percival didn’t


    have any confrontational scenes, and they didn’t even have any dialogue with each other while being in


    the same frame. Both of them were actors in the same crew, so why


    couldn’t they talk about it here?


    While Erin was hesitating, Megan appeared with Liliana and May. Instantly, the corridor leading to the


    dressing room, which was not the


    usual route taken by most suddenly became lively.


    “Are you trying to seduce naive actresses again, Percival? Someone as calcting as Erin wouldn’t be


    fooled by you, right?” Megan asked, sarcasm dripping from every word she said.


    Looking at the three women approaching her with gentle steps, Erin could clearly sense that they didn’t


    approach her with good intentions.


    When she saw her cousin, May, she couldn’t help but sneer. Her expression immediately triggered a


    retort from May. “What’s with that expression, Erin? Do you think that an extra like me isn’t worthy of


    being friends with an acimed actress?”


    Erin calmly replied, “I didn’t say anything. But if you choose to interpret it that way, I can’t do anything


    about it.”


    “Do you see that. May? Having acquaintances in the film industry doesn’t necessarily mean anything. It


    would still depend on whether your connections are willing to promote you. You’re better off without a


    connection like Erin so as not to tarnish your reputation. After all, she relies on scandals to gain


    attention,” Megan said with an expression full of contempt as she stared Erin down.


    Liliana added fuel to the fire from the side. “In my opinion, ire, who ys the rat demon that is junior


    to your fox demon, is perfect for the role of the fourth female lead. It’s a pity that auditions can be so


    unfair sometimes.”


    “You don’t understand, Liliana. Erin has Roman backing her andnding her the role of the fourth


    female lead. Nowadays, neers only need to look pretty. It’s not like when I started; it was all about


    acting skills back then.” Megan sarcastically insinuated that Erin got to where she was through


    underhanded methods and connections.


    Erin nced at them casually and smiled courteously. “You can chat among yourselves. I’ll take my


    leave.”


    Faced with their provocative words, Erin chose to leave. She turned around in a cool manner and


    walked away without looking back.


    Percival who had been ignored and left out the entire time, had a nefarious look in his eyes that he


    swiftly concealed. There was a faint trace of excitement on his face as he squinted at Erin’s retreating


    figure, finding her quite attractive.


    Seeing that unfamiliar expression on the face of her former lover, Megan instantly felt displeased and


    said, “Percival, don’t delude yourself. Women like Erin only have eyes for men like Roman and


    Matthew. How could she be interested in you?”