Chapter 1316:

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.

me? What kind of grudge could possibly justify that?” Elyse asked, her voice a

silent, biting her lip so hard it seemed

either. Harassing you, sabotaging your work, dragging your

softened, filled with disbelief. “But why? What have I ever

fine, don’t you? No

stunned into silence. “A thief? What are

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always been the one at Grandma’s side. I’m the one who takes care of her, keeps her company, and makes her smile when

but her resentment burned hot. “And what do I get for all those years of loyalty? Nothing! She doesn’t care about my sacrifices. She leaves everything to you. Have you ever taken care of her for even a single day? Have you served her tirelessly, day in and day out, the way I have? And what do I get in the end? Not even a share of the company! Just some measly sum and some worthless

brows furrowed as she crossed her arms, her tone calm

about the company shares she gave me, and I haven’t even discussed her will with her. If you’re unhappy, maybe

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