Chapter 917 This Can’t Be Right

Jace’s body tensed. “Diana, you…”

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Diana cut him off with a smile. “Sir Foliot, even if you’re itching to blow your top, don’t take it out on the innocent. Queenie was the one who introduced the woman to your son. Now, he’s in trouble, and you want me to take the fall?

“You’re quite the master at shifting blame, aren’t you?

“And let’s not forget, you’re not getting any younger. With your high blood pressure, you really shouldn’t let your emotions get the best of you. A stroke could be lurking around the corner.”

But the Foliot family in this mess would surely benefit Queenic.

That crumbling enterprise would give her a headache if she took

it over.

Diana smiled sweetly at Jace, hiding a whirlwind of emotions beneath her calm exterior.

Queenie glared at Diana, thinking to herself, “What’s with this little vixen? How did she suddenly become so formidable?”

Just then, Jace’s phone rang. It was his butler. He shot a glance at Diana before answering.

“Hello?”

“Sir Foliot, it’s bad news. The police are at your house

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for exploiting female stars in the company. She’s also implicated you in several illegal activities. You need to get back here, now!”

“What?” Jace’s mind raced in disbelief. He mused, “How dare Nathan’s wife?”

Meanwhile, Queenie observed Jace’s changing expression, and her mind raced with plans to acquire the Foliot Group.

With Nathan’s wife making her move, the timing was perfect.

Quickly, Queenie sent out a message.

A few minutes later, Felicity responded swiftly.

[Ms. Marsh, we’ve been keeping a close eye on the Foliot family. The drop in Foliot Group’s stock is unusual. Someone’s orchestrating this.]

“Who could act so quickly against the

that group for

[Seize the opportunity to acquire

responded: [Yes, Ms.

sending the message, she noticed

Foliot.” Queenie feigned concern, knowing he

Right But Jace, furious, shoved

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well enough? If it weren’t for the comfort you provided in bed, I wouldn’t be here backing you up today. But your ambition is out of control. You actually

room fell silent,

them that Jace and Queenie had

had entered

of reaction, and a subtle

furious over such a scandal, yet

nature of Jace and Queenie’s relationship. After all, she had no solid proof, just a video

time.

find herself on the receiving end of

that Jace was the one to

smile, retorted,

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I’ve never been the one to cater to your needs; that’s always

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written all over his face. “Queenie, did you plot against me? No wonder I’ve felt so groggy every time

innocence. “Sir Foliot, I didn’t scheme against you. You simply

you’re shameless! I never thought my life would end up in ruins because of you.” Jace rolled his

of them to hear, Queenie leaned closer. “Sir Foliot, instead of wasting energy here arguing with me, you might want to get to a hospital. Rebecca has an STD, and

too.”

“Ah…”

disbelief etched across

back, and he collapsed to

Diana sat there, stunned.

“You made your bed,

get him to the hospital.

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unfold, and her heart was filled with

mused, “Who reported

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it you who reported

don’t meddle in other people’s business. I’d rather not dirty my

Queenie was left speechless.

“Ms. Marsh, you’re not even part of this company. What are

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