Shining Bright After Rebirth

Chapter 983 Paula Outsmarts Queenie

Queenie leaned forward on the seat in front of her, her frustration nearly unbearable. She buried her face in her hands, sobbing uncontrollably.

Mario glanced back at her, his heart aching at the sight of her tears.

He was Queenie's protégé, someone she had molded into who he was today. Once just an ordinary college student, he now earned millions of dollars annually, all thanks to her. He knew he owed everything to Queenie.

Whenever he faced difficulties, she was the one who helped him through. To him, Queenie was not just a mentor. She was his family, even more than that, someone he deeply admired.

"Ms. Marsh, are you alright?" he asked gently, his voice filled with concern.

Hearing his voice, Queenie quickly stifled her sobs. She lifted her head, her tear- streaked face brimming with vulnerability. Mario's heart skipped a beat. At that moment, she looked heartbreakingly beautiful.

Queenie's mind wandered to her dreams. In them, Mario had been her steadfast companion, the one who stayed by her side through everything.

He was loyal and devoted. Someone who never gave up on her.

She shook her head, forcing a small smile. "I'm fine, Mario. It's good to have you here with me. Let's go see Paula."

She never imagined that Paula, who had doted on her for over twenty years, would become the blade stabbing her in the back.

Paula had easily evaded her traps.

Queenie couldn't believe she had lost to Paula.

She dialed Paula's number, and to her surprise, Paula answered.

"Hello? Paula, let's meet," Queenie said coldly.

Paula's voice was calm. "Alright. Come to the Elara Club. I'll wait for you there."

"Fine," Queenie replied, hanging up.

Paula already knew why Queenie wanted to meet her. She arrived early at the Elara Club and prepared everything in advance. A cold smile played on her lips. "Queenie," she thought to herself, "you'll love the gift I've prepared for you. I've been planning this day for nearly a year. Today, I'll expose your true colors to the entire world."

daughter. Now, Paula was determined to make Queenie

whispered, "today, I'll make you my

in the past. She had once scorned

anymore. Today was the premiere

going to ensure Queenie was erased from the entertainment industry for

from her thoughts.

Queenie's

him, blocking the way. "What

his voice tight with

in," Paula said coldly. "Wait outside. Don't worry, I won't harm

a civilized society, and unlike her,

eyes narrowed with

fine, Mario," Queenie interrupted. "Wait for me

Mario let go of the

two bodyguards nearby to

Mario didn't notice them.

were inside,

bodyguards ensured Mario

and took a seat across from

face was directly in front of a

camera, Queenie didn't suspect

shouted, "Paula, you're disgusting! How dare you scheme

wanted your wealth. If you'd given it to me sooner, I wouldn't have had to go

after raising you for over two decades, this is how you repay

a mistress! My mother endured decades of suffering because of you! Everyth I've done was to make sure my parents could be together openly, to let us live as a proper family of four.

What's the big deal about giving your company to my mom?

Don't you understand? The one who isn't loved is the mistress. My dad never loved you.

chuckled bitterly. She hadn't expected Queenie

said, her

and your father deceived me so cruelly. You made me neglect my own daughter. I raised you, only to find out

I told everyone that my biological daughter, Diana, was adopted. And you... you sabotaged her at every

into hurting Diana. You coaxed