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.

police officer brought in a bottle of water and a

“Release me.”

was not prepared to sit and wait for

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

fists, toppling the sandwich. “Get

so funny? Enjoying her downfall as if it were some sort of

Joie felt a

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eternity before the heavy door swung open.

bail. You’re free to go.

come through for her. She sprang to her feet and walked out, only

you here?”

wasn’t it

you really

think she was

inside, Leda wrinkled her nose

retorted, “Where in the police station is there a place to fresher

nose, “You’re finished

“Are you just here

her career was

was no going back to the world of entertainment.

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