Dianaâs words were anything but polite, and they were clearly getting under Corbenâs skin.
She really saw herself as a big shot, but she was just a small-time actress.
âCorben, how can you abandon me at a time like this?
When we signed the deal, you said I could bring in so much profit for the company and create so much value. My fan base has grown massively. Canât you see that? You canât do this to me!â
Corben leaned in closer to Diana. âOf course, I can do this to you. Youâre just one of the many actors under my management. Sure, your fan growth is quick for a newcomer, but have you given a thought about Ivy? Youâre not even in the same league as her. Youâre from the same batch of new actors, and when compared with Ivy, your progress doesnât count for much.
And what about all the trouble youâve stirred up? Once your fans find out, donât you think theyâll unfollow you in droves? Donât fool yourself into thinking theyâll be loyal to you forever.â
Corben dusted off his jacket, no longer wanting to engage with this madwoman.
He turned to leave, and Diana was left clinging to the railing, reaching out and calling after him, âCorben, you canât leave! Come back! You canât give up on me!â
âThat Ivy, whatâs she got that I donât? I can surpass her easily. Youâll regret dropping me, Corben, youâll see!â
But Corben did not look back.
Diana flailed about for a while until only her echo answered her, then she slowly collapsed.
She could not believe that Ivy had completely ruined her bright future!
âIvy, you just wait. Iâll make you pay! Even if I die, Iâll haunt you forever!â
When the officers thought she had calmed down enough to give her statement, she was still sullen.
âDiana, as you can see, no lawyer will make excuses for you now. We advise you to answer our questions truthfully; it might earn you some leniency.â
Dianaâs struggle was futile this time; no one would bail her out now that she was a spent force.
âDiana, please detail the process of your crime that day.â
Her head, which had been bowed, suddenly lifted as she looked at the officer and let out a cold laugh.
âAre you telling me you canât find out if I donât confess? How useless can you be?â
The officers taking her statement were a bit miffed, surprised she was still defiant and uncooperative.
âWhy would you think we havenât looked into you? Taking your statement is just part of our job. Diana, youâre under arrest now. I hope youâre not so arrogant as to think youâre smarter than modern investigative methods.â
In fact, they had already traced the purchase records of the rope and her motive for the scheme.
It turns out Diana was not exactly Miss Popular on set.
Their inquiries revealed that most crew members had a low opinion of her, especially after her actions had tarnished the entire production with accusations of bullying.
Balfour observed from the sidelines as Diana stubbornly refused to face reality.
She was more cold-hearted and ruthless than he had imagined. He didnât want to think _about what might have happened if they hadnât caught her this time, whether Ivy would still be lucky enough to escape from her clutches next time.