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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son–he’s next. Both your boys locked up, your illegitimate brats useless as ever. When the dust settles, guess who’ll

I saved your granddaughter to get closer to you, I had you in the

little Novia, who’s the least useful,

Oh, I bet you are.” Her voice was like honey laced with

almost

too worked up,” Queenie cut in smoothly. “Wouldn’t want you stroking out before the

laugh was low and full of menace, like a wolf

prey.

his voice cracking

“Jace, don’t hang up just yet. I want you

You’re

Oh no, I’m so

dare-” Jace’s voice cracked with fury. “I’ll

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breathing grew ragged, and each inhale labored as he fought to keep his rage from

eyes. Turning to George, she said with calm assurance, “George, head to the bedroom and wait for

concern etched across his face.

me. A few bruises? Small price

wink.

glance, its hinges rattling under the relentless pounding, then nodded. “Be careful,” he murmured before

the door, placing

everything you hold dear. And remember all those lessons about patience and timing you

voice exploded on the other end. “Queenie, you’re a damn

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and she saw the message: [the police were seconds

small but razor–sharp. Jace’s little underworld

she was about to be rewarded for helping

“Bang! Bang! Bang!”

hanging

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tightened, her gaze

“Crack!”

The door splintered open.

poured in, leather jackets gleaming and faces

sneers.

was Liam Foliot, Jace’s youngest

you want? Who are you?” Queenie

burned with hatred. “You destroyed my

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

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brows knitting together as doubt

crap!” he snapped, motioning

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his men, about to end this as quick as they

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,

These men ⚫ were

that could break walls.