The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2229

Chapter 2229

Colton nodded, “That’s right, not everyone here is necessarily a suspect, but after the incident earlier, we have to look into it. Everyone present could be under suspicion, so I need your cooperation!”

“Why should we?” one of the crew members spoke up, frustration lining his voice. “It’s not fair! Ivy doesn’t know how to swim, and she refused to use a stunt double. Isn’t that just asking for trouble? Why should we all be suspected because of the choices she made?”

His words struck a nerve. The mood had been sour all day, with hard work interrupted by the mishap. Now, to add insult to injury, they were being treated like suspects by the director. How could the big shots possibly understand their frustration?

It was then that Diana stepped forward, “Everyone, please just hold on a minute. If you don’t mind, I’d like to share my thoughts.”

Though she stood a statuesque five-foot-six, her delicate features and deliberately gentle demeanor made her seem far more approachable than any of the men.

Diana had calmed everyone down earlier with just a few words, so they were inclined to hear her out.

“Diana, you were on our side before,” someone cautioned her. “You can’t switch sides now that the director is back!”

Diana didn’t get angry at the warning; she just smiled.

“Relax, everyone. You all saw how I clashed with the director before, so I as you, my thoughts won’t favor anyone.”

That resonated with the crew, as they knew that fairness between the direct

staff was a rare occurrence.

Even though Diana was part of the industry elite, her previous fallout with every

it doubtful that she would side with the director now.

“Diana, go ahead, we’re all ears.”

“Well, then, I’ll just speak my mind,” she said, with a gracious air.

The producer snorted at her demeanor.