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.]

brow, thinking, “Who could act so quickly against the

that group for too long. It has to

opportunity

[Yes, Ms.

she noticed Jace staggering

Queenie feigned concern, knowing

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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

room fell silent, and everyone

that Jace and Queenie had been involved in something so

who had entered Jace’s room was

lack of reaction, and a subtle unease crept into

such a

she had no solid proof, just a video of them entering the

time.

herself on the receiving end of their

was that Jace

sly smile, retorted, “Sir Foliot, what are

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the one to cater to your needs;

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shock written all over his face. “Queenie, did you plot against me? No wonder I’ve

innocence. “Sir Foliot, I didn’t scheme against you. You simply couldn’t resist the allure of a younger woman. Should I be blamed for that?”

I never thought my life would end up in ruins

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…”

recoiled, disbelief etched across

back,

Diana sat there, stunned.

shook her head slightly, thinking, “You made your bed, and now

rushed to get him

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scene unfold, and her heart was filled with

“Who

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it you who reported Nathan?” Queenie

in other people’s business.

Queenie was left speechless.

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

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