The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 819

Grace’s voice carried an unmistakable chill.

A knot tightened in Brittany’s chest.

“Yes.”

A prolonged silence followed on the other end of the line, and Brittany even started to wonder if Grace had fainted.

Just as Brittany’s patience was wearing thin, Grace finally spoke. “She started it. She needs to learn her lesson.”

Grace never would have guessed that Joie, so obedient and sweet in her presence, could be up to such mischief behind her back and even get caught red-handed.

She had brought it upon herself.

After hanging up the call with Grace, Brittany knew Grace wouldn’t interfere further. A glint of cold determination flashed in her eyes.

Five years ago, she had nearly perished at Leda’s hands, with Joie stirring the pot. It was time to settle the score.

Joie spent a night in the police station, her initial arrogance slowly crumbling as she face reality.

Her agent, her company- none were willing to take her calls, let alone bail her out.

She didn’t need to think hard to know how the online storm would ferment against her. Skilled at swaying public opinion, she knew too well the damage it could inflict when turned on her.

For over twenty-four hours, Joie refused even a drop of water.

officer brought in a bottle of water and

“Release me.”

prepared to sit and wait for

“Ms. Joie, your lawyer hasn’t shown up yet. No one’s processed y paperwork. You’re

clenched her fists, toppling

her downfall as if it were some sort of joke?

a darkness descend before

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an eternity before the heavy

You’re free

her. She sprang to her feet

you

wasn’t it Grace?

her disappointment. “Did you really expect

think she was

dejected as she followed Leda into the car. Once inside, Leda wrinkled her nose at the smell of sweat emanating

Joie retorted, “Where in the police station is there a place to fresher up?”

“You’re finished this time.’

headache intensified. “Are you just here to gloat?”

course, she knew her career

back to

mess was most likely Brittany’s doing.