Shining Bright After Rebirth

Chapter 281 The Unfolding Drama

She gazed at the darkened lights of Steven's villa and turned away, her heart heavy with disappointment. The events of the night had scared her.

After she left, a sinister smile crept onto the face of the person seated in the luxurious car nearby.

Upon her return home, Queenie saw Penelope.

"Queenie, you're back!" Penelope exclaimed, taking her hand with delight.

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Noticing Queenie's reddened and swollen face, Penelope asked in shock, "Queenie, what happened? Who hit you?"

Queenie's expression darkened, and she was reluctant to engage. "I'm fine. What brings you here?"

pawn in her game, and now that her purpose was served, she had

you before he left. You promised to send me a portion of it on the 15th of each month. Today is the 15th, and I've come for the money." Queenie had agreed to give her

hearing that, Queenie smiled and responded, "Penelope, you

The

facing a

aback, recalled Diana's warning that she was just a pawn of

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So, you have to give me my

appease Penelope, Queenie could only transfer tens of thousands

more you demand from me, the less likely my mother will approve of your marriage to Gale. He's currently overseas for treatment, and you should consider your future." "You know

you promised to keep that

grandma, Tracey Marsh, came out of the

smiled and deflected, "Grandma, it's

your mother. It's late, and she's not home yet. A woman should