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.]

furrowed her brow, thinking, “Who could act so quickly against the Foliot Group? They’re moving faster than

eyeing that group for too long.

[Seize the opportunity to acquire Jace’s

[Yes,

the message, she noticed Jace staggering back a few

feigned

917 This Can’t Be Right But Jace, furious, shoved

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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 sent someone to get close to Nathan’s wife, gathering evidence to push her to report

fell silent,

dawned on them that Jace and Queenie had

who had entered

of reaction, and a subtle unease crept into

furious over such a

revealed the nature of Jace and Queenie’s relationship. After all, she had no solid proof, just a video of them entering the room together

time.

herself

surprised Diana was that Jace was the one

sly smile, retorted,

This Can’t Be

I’ve never been the one to cater to

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

scheme against you. You simply

thought my life would end up in ruins because of you.”

voice low enough for just the two of them to hear, Queenie leaned closer. “Sir Foliot, instead of wasting energy here arguing with me, you might want to get

too.”

“Ah…”

etched

back, and he

Diana sat there, stunned.

made

get him to

This

chaotic scene unfold, and her

mused, “Who reported

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you who reported

head. “No, I don’t meddle in other people’s business. I’d rather not dirty

Queenie was left speechless.

Marsh, you’re not even part of this company.

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