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.

in a bottle of water and a

“Release me.”

was not prepared to sit and wait

Joie, your lawyer hasn’t shown up yet. No

her fists, toppling

if it were some sort of joke?

Joie felt a darkness

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before the

your bail. You’re

She sprang to her feet and walked

you

it Grace?

help but laugh at her disappointment. “Did you really expect

Did she really think she was the Salter family’s

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

in the police

her nose, “You’re finished this

“Are you just here

she knew her career

to the world

an idea sparked. “This mess was most likely Brittany’s doing. Are you

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