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.

of grudge could possibly justify that?” Elyse asked, her voice a mix of shock and

silent, biting her lip so hard it

offense, either. Harassing you, sabotaging your work, dragging your name through the mud—those were just distractions. Her

with disbelief. “But why? What have I ever done to you to

snapped. Lifting her head, her voice rose, shrill and accusatory. “You think we’re fine, don’t you? No bad blood, no hard feelings.

blinked, stunned into silence. “A thief? What

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her, keeps her company, and makes her smile when

voice cracked, 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

as she crossed her arms, her tone calm but

haven’t even discussed her will with her. If you’re unhappy, maybe

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