Shining Bright After Rebirth

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.]

quickly against the Foliot Group? They’re moving faster than I

been eyeing that group for

opportunity to

responded: [Yes, Ms.

noticed

Foliot.” Queenie feigned concern,

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face. “Queenie, have I not treated you 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 sent someone to get close to Nathan’s wife, gathering evidence to push her to report him.

room fell silent, and

on them that Jace and Queenie had

The woman who had

reaction, and a subtle unease

he should be furious over such a

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

time.

she could easily find herself on the

surprised Diana was that Jace

smile, retorted, “Sir

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one to cater

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

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

life would end up in ruins because of you.” Jace rolled his

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 to a hospital. Rebecca has an STD, and after

too.”

“Ah…”

etched across his

you…” His eyes rolled back, and

Diana sat there, stunned.

made your bed,

assistant rushed to get him to the hospital. Panic

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the chaotic scene unfold, and her heart was filled with

mused, “Who

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was it you who reported Nathan?” Queenie demanded

meddle in other

Queenie was left speechless.

and anger flashed in his eyes. “Ms. Marsh, you’re not even part of this company. What are you doing here stirring