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Elyse wasn’t buying it. The room was practically buzzing with tension, and Felicia’s attempt to downplay it only made her more suspicious.

Her gaze shifted to Thea, who still knelt awkwardly on the floor. With a raised brow, Elyse asked dryly, “So, what is it this time? Are you out here spreading rumors that I’ve been ruining your life again?”

Felicia’s brows knitted in confusion at Elyse’s remark. “What’s this about? Did she do something to hurt you?” The question hung heavy in the air, and Thea, clearly hoping to shrink into invisibility, dropped her head even lower, her silence an obvious admission of guilt.

Pearce, who had been watching with a detached air, finally stepped in. His arms were crossed, and his voice was calm but cutting. “Let’s not get sidetracked. Thea hired someone to tamper with your agent’s car. Her intention was to harm both you and your agent.”

Elyse’s eyes blazed with shock and fury.

actually tried to kill me? What kind of grudge could possibly justify that?” Elyse asked, her voice a mix

stayed silent, biting her lip so hard

a beat. “This isn’t her first offense, either. Harassing you, sabotaging your work, dragging your name through the mud—those were just

with disbelief. “But why? What have I ever

don’t you? No bad blood,

thief? What

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of her, keeps her company, and makes her smile when she’s bored. As her loyal and considerate granddaughter, I’ve

sacrifices. She leaves everything to you. Have you ever taken care of her for even a single day? Have you served her tirelessly, day

crossed her arms, her tone calm but

shares she gave me, and I haven’t even discussed her will with her. If you’re unhappy, maybe you should bring it

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