The Queen's Back

Chapter 8 Jeremy's

biological child-Barbara was.

After everything settled down, Mona returned to her room, determined to show her grandparents Barbara and Beatrice's true colors. She knew they wouldn't believe her if she just confronted them, so she needed solid evidence. First, she had to prove that she wasn't She planned to expose Jeremy's affair to ensure her grandfather wouldn't leave the Clem Group to him. Mona didn't really care who inherited the company, but she couldn't stand the thought of bad people living comfortably after all the terrible things they'd done-they deserved to pay for it. After resting for a while, Mona went over to Barbara's room. She could hear Barbara on the phone, her voice laced with fake sobs as she said, "Teddy..." Mona recognized that tone instantly-Barbara was up to her usual game of playing the victim. Mona knocked on the door and called out, "Barbara, are you in there? I need to talk to you." Barbara quickly ended her call and replied, "Yeah, I'm here. Come in, Mona."

Soon,

Barbara opened the door, Mona immediately noticed her puffy, tear-streaked eyes. "Hey, Barbara, mind if I come in to fix my hair? I can't find my wooden comb anywhere." Barbara, especially after being involved with Mona's fiancé, had no choice but to let her in. Mona casually walked into Barbara's room, and while pretending to fix her hair in front of the mirror, she quickly bent down and picked up two strands of Barbara's hair from the floor, holding them tightly in her hand. With what she needed now in hand, Mona let out a sigh of relief. Barbara generously offered her comb to Mona, who accepted it with a smile and left the room. As Mona's graceful figure disappeared down the hall, Barbara's eyes narrowed with spite. She had just checked her computer and was baffled about how the video got leaked, but she was certain Mona was behind it. Barbara felt that Mona was to blame for her humiliation. Teddy had called earlier to lay the blame on Barbara, but she quickly turned it around, telling him Mona and Maxwell had plotted to embarrass him at the engagement party, Barbara wasn't sure if Teddy would buy it, but she figured it was worth a

try.

Just thinking about how Maxwell, who was so stunning, was now engaged to Mona made Barbara seethe with jealousy. A man like that should have been swept off her feet instead.

Back in her room, Mona tossed the comb into the trash and carefully stored Barbara's hair. Now she needed a sample from Jeremy. Getting into his room wouldn't be easy-since her mom's accident, her relationship with Jeremy had soured, and she hadn't been in his room for ages. Mona decided to ask Polly to help her out while cleaning the room.

on

Clem and Powers families trying to keep things quiet, there were too many reporters and

it.

blasting Barbara for being so shameless, h**g up with her cousin's fiancé. Many felt Mona's slap wasn't nearly enough. Teddy was getting trashed as a **ag, and of course, Maxwell was getting tons of praise for his looks.

saw movers bringing in box after box. The lead mover kept shouting, "Watch it! If

casually on the living room sofa. Her entire family was there, including Jeremy, who usually left

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smile and took a seat next to Maxwell. Being so close to him made her a bit breathless. Their legs were almost touching, and every time

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gifts from Maxwell for you. I've kept them safe for you," Jane said, her eyes twinkling

engaged, Maxwell's thoughtful gesture of bringing the gifts today was a sign of respect. The gifts were not only valuable but also showed how much more the Carter family valued Mona compared to the Powers. Mona

She never expected Maxwell to be interested in Mona, let

got up and said he had work to do at the company. Bernard and Jane didn't object-someone had to keep