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.

bottle of water and a sandwich, “You should

“Release me.”

sit and wait for doom.

officer chuckled, “Ms. Joie, your lawyer hasn’t shown up yet. No

clenched her fists, toppling the

so funny? Enjoying her downfall as if it were some

a darkness descend before her eyes.

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felt like an eternity before the heavy door swung

posted your bail. You’re

her. She sprang to her feet

are you

wasn’t it

but laugh at her disappointment. “Did you

she was the Salter

she followed Leda into the car. Once inside, Leda wrinkled her nose at the

“Where in the police station is

“You’re finished this

headache intensified. “Are you

she knew her career was over.

no going back to the world

sparked. “This mess was most likely Brittany’s doing. Are you not planning

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