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.

police officer brought in a bottle of water and a sandwich, “You should

“Release me.”

sit

up yet. No one’s processed

fists, toppling the sandwich. “Get

funny? Enjoying her downfall as if it were some

the officer left, Joie felt a

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felt like an eternity before the heavy door swung

You’re

sprang to her feet and walked out, only to

are you here?”

it

disappointment. “Did you really

she was the Salter family’s darling?

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

“Where in the police station

nose, “You’re finished this

“Are you just here to gloat?”

course, she knew her career was over.

was no going back to

frustrated expression, an idea sparked. “This mess was most likely Brittany’s doing. Are you not planning

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