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,

“Release me.”

not prepared to sit and wait

hasn’t shown up yet. No one’s processed y paperwork. You’re not going anywhere.”

toppling the sandwich.

as if it were some sort of joke?

the officer left, Joie felt a darkness descend before her eyes.

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before the heavy door

your bail. You’re

through for her. She sprang

you here?”

it

disappointment. “Did you really expect Grace to

think she was the

followed Leda into the car. Once inside, Leda wrinkled her

the police station is there a place to

her nose, “You’re finished this

headache intensified. “Are you just

she knew her career

going back to

eyed Joie’s frustrated expression, an idea sparked. “This mess was most likely Brittany’s doing.

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