Shining Bright After Rebirth

Chapter 929 You’re Truly Vicious

George said, “Relax…”

“Bang! Bang! Bang!”

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Before he could finish, loud, aggressive banging erupted at the door.

Both Queenie and George flinched, startled by the sudden noise.

Queenie’s gut told her it had to be Jace Foliot’s goons.

That old fox must’ve woken up, and she knew exactly how he’d play his hand.

Queenie’s eyes glinted with a dangerous determination as she grabbed her phone.

She’d done her homework on Jace. Every secret, every ally–she had it all mapped out.

She knew he had shady connections, and if cornered, he’d lash out like a wounded animal.

And now, here they were, right on cue.

After rattling off her address to the dispatcher, she ended the call.

Chapter 929 You’re Truly Vicious Then she dialed Jace directly.

As expected, the line barely rang before he picked up.

“You conniving witch, Queenie! You tricked me, gave me that filthy disease, and now you think you can steal my company? Over my dead body!

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“Calling me now to beg? Ha! You’re too late. I’ll make sure you wish you were never born!”

Jace’s voice was thick with rage and overconfidence.

He thought this was a call of plea from Queenie.

“Pff!” Queenie couldn’t hold it in and let out a chuckle, light and sharp like a knife. H

“What the hell are you laughing at?” Jace’s tone turned suspicious.

“Oh, Jace, you sad, sad man,” she purred, her voice dripping with mock pity. “Did you really think I’d let you get the upper hand? Your eldest son? He’s going to jail. And guess who turned him in? Your own darling daughter–in–law.

“You’ve burned every bridge, Jace. Your nephews? They’d rather see your company in pieces than lift a finger to save it.

“You never planted a single seed, but now you want shade? Pathetic. Sending a pack of meatheads to scare me? That’s your grand plan?

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Chapter 929 You’re Truly Vicious

“All you’re doing is digging your own grave faster.

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your illegitimate brats useless as ever. When

granddaughter to get closer to you, I had you in the palm

Novia, who’s the least useful, probably skipped

bet you are.” Her voice

sputtered, his fury almost choking him. “You…

worked up,” Queenie cut in smoothly. “Wouldn’t want you stroking out before the main event. Stick around. You’re about to hear your

was low and full of menace, like

prey.

dare!” Jace roared, his voice cracking under the weight of

her tone mockingly fearful, “Jace, don’t hang up just yet. I want

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Oh no,

fury. “I’ll make you wish

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inhale labored as he fought to keep his

smirked, a spark of satisfaction in her eyes. Turning to George, she said with calm assurance, “George, head to the bedroom and wait for me. I’ll handle the

etched across his

A few bruises? Small price

wink.

one last wary glance, its hinges rattling under the relentless pounding, then nodded.

to the door, placing her

hold dear. And remember all those lessons about patience and timing you taught me?

voice exploded on the other end. “Queenie,

You’re Truly

and she saw the message: [the

was small but razor–sharp. Jace’s little underworld empire

be rewarded

“Bang! Bang! Bang!”

door groaned, hanging on by

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her gaze fixed

“Crack!”

The door splintered open.

poured in, leather jackets

sneers.

Liam Foliot, Jace’s youngest

you want? Who are you?” Queenie shrieked, her voice high and

“You destroyed my family, Queenie! Tonight,

her eyes wide and filled with fear. “No, stay back! I don’t know who

You’re

his brows knitting together as doubt flickered across

crap!” he snapped, motioning to his men. “End

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to end this as

all, get in there and strip her down. I’m going to make her wish she was never born,” Liam snarled, his voice

venom.

towering and muscular,

eyes cold. These men ⚫ were all from the underworld–broad–shouldered, with

that could break walls.