The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2167

"Bringing it to the set? Are you hoping I wouldn't notice?" Giselle had a point, and the crew was once again in a bind. Whose side should they take: Ivy's or Giselle's?

The bespectacled woman couldn't afford to cross Giselle after already clashing with Ivy. She clenched her teeth, resolute in her decision not to side with Ivy.

"It's obvious, Giselle's no fool. Why would she keep evidence in her own bag? Some sneaky rat must've played their cards well, slipping the evidence into Giselle's bag while she was being framed. Then, by the time we all discover the clothing, Giselle ends up taking the fall for someone else's dirty work," she rationalized.

Giselle breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that bespectacled woman had crafted a plausible excuse for her.

"Yeah, that's got to be the case," Giselle said as she turned to Balfour, her eyes brimming with sincerity and tears shimmering. "Balfour, you've got to believe me. How could I ever do such a thing? You know me, I'm the type who'd mourn over an ant crushed on the sidewalk. I could never harm anyone."

Balfour looked impassively at the woman before him, spewing lies as if they were gospel. Disgust filled his gaze. He had once considered her a friend and defended her.

When did Giselle become such liar?

With Balfour unmoved, Giselle's tears flowed freely, and she turned her plea towards Ivy.

"Ivy, I've always seen you as a friend. In this cutthroat industry, it's hard to find genuine people. You're new here, and I thought you hadn't been tainted by the business. But now, you're pushing me over the edge! What have I done to deserve this? Just tell me what I've done to offend you, and I'll change. But you can't ruin me like this!"

Giselle's eyes were red and swollen as she stepped forward and grabbed Ivy's hand.

Ivy remained silent, making others suspect that Giselle was worried the fingerprints on the clothing would incriminate Ivy.

Ivy, however, let out a cold laugh and shook off Giselle's hand. "Giselle, what are you so scared of? Is it me, or are you afraid your actions will come to light? Thanks, but no need to worry about me. I'm willing to go to the station."

Suddenly, Giselle gripped Ivy's wrist tightly, her tone bordering on threatening. "Ivy, don't be foolish. If this goes to the police, you'll be the one to suffer. Do you think you can continue your acting career with a record? I don't want that for you! Just apologize to everyone and we can put this behind us. Ivy, don't be so stubborn!"

Ivy looked at her, amused. "You really shouldn't worry about me, Giselle. The truth is quite clear. My outfit is at home. If anyone doubts that, they can go to my place right now and see for themselves. The one in your bag certainly isn't mine. It's not even my size."