bChapter /b178

In the footage, a group of girls corner another girl, raining down punches and kicks while hurling insultsb; /bthey only back off when someone intervenes.

The camera then lingers on the bullies‘ faces, and Olivia had sharpened the image to each of them was instantly recognizable.

She said, “Doesn’t she look familiar, Marcus? The one leading them–isn’t that your beloved daughter?”

Marcus’s face turned pale. He thought, ‘How does she have this footage? I had it destroyed!

Olivia tapped on the virtual keyboard and said, “It’s not over yet. Next is all the evidence of bribery since Marcus took office, as well as the transaction records of his embezzlement.”

Sean had already investigated these matters in the afternoon; Stanley was also called in for this matter.

Soon after, countless bank transaction records appeared, along with various photographs and video screenshotsb–/bsome clear, others blurry–but all recognizable as Marcus.

With each additional photograph ced, Marcus’s sense of despair deepened. He thought, ‘It’s over. I am done for.‘

If he was still trying to resist just moments ago, now he no longer has the strength even to offer a defense. With so much evidenceid out, any attempt at exnation would be pointless.

Stanley seethed. He thought, ‘If a mere district chief can be this crooked and let his own daughter get away with bullying ssmates. God knows what the rest of them are up to.’

He said, “I will report these matters truthfully. Not only will Victor investigate, but we will also conduct our own investigation. Everyone up and down the organization will be scrutinized.”

At those words, both Nn and Marcus turned pale–they were done for.

Only now did regret hit Nn. He thought, ‘Had I known, I’d never have agreed to Marcus’s scheme, even if it killed me. Why didn’t he warn me about this girl’s background? He was setting me up to take the fall.

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Fiona, unaware of what happened to Marcus, barged straight into Olivia’s courtyard. fn3a43 Read full story at Find★Novel/fn3a43

Nina had gone out; now only Grace remained in the courtyard.

Fiona sneered, “Olddy, I advise you not to be ungrateful. Hand over the money at once, or I’ll make sure Olivia spends the rest of her life behind bars.”

It had been Fiona’s own idea to squeeze Grace for cash. Even though Marcus had embezzled millions, he bstill /brefused to give her a cent, iming he was saving every penny for J.

All she got was thirty thousand a month in spending money–pocket change that would make the other

society wives dieughing if they ever found out.

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Meanwhile, Juliet’s fate was still up in the air, and Fiona couldn’t touch the money in Juliet’s ount. Her own funds were gone, and with the Evans family now in trouble, Fiona was in real danger.

So she decided to go all in: squeeze Grace onest time, unload every piece of jewelry Marcus had ever given her, and vanish with the cash.

Grace was beside herself with worry. Olivia had been gone for two or three hours, and she still hadn’t heard a word from Nina.

Fiona removed her sunsses, cast a disdainful nce over the courtyard, and said with marked contempt. “Isn’t it just 100 thousand? Spending 100 thousand to buy Olivia’s freedom is hardly a loss.

“To be honest with you, I’m the one who reported it. As long as you pay up, I’ll withdraw the report right away, and Olivia will be out immediately. Otherwise, she can just wait to stay locked up inside.

“Spending a few days in detention is not a big deal. However, this criminal record will stay with her. Her future will be ruined. Wherever she goes, people will point fingers at her.

“Think it over carefully. However, I must inform you that time waits for no one. If you wait any longer. I may raise the price. At that point, it will be more than 100 thousand.”

After speaking, Fiona sat on the small stool and waited for Grace to give her the money.

Grace wasn’t worried about herself; what scared her was the thought that something might happen to Olivia. Still, she took Fiona’s words with a grain of salt–she knew Olivia would never move unless she was sure.

Fiona fixed Grace with a cold stare and said, “Let me make this clear: my husband is the district chief of the north district of Hirica. The only person who can–and dares to–handle this matter is me.”

Noticing that Grace was somewhat moved, Fiona continued, “You can take your time to think it over. But once Olivia is convicted and imprisoned, even if you beg me to help, I won’t go.”

Grace was no fool; she could easily tell that Fiona was trying to extort her. She snapped, “Why should I trust you?”

Fiona scoffed, “Believe it or not. Once you miss this chance, there won’t be another. Think carefully, olddy -I’m the only one who can save Olivia.”

She thought, I’ll grab the cash and disappear. By the time Olivia gets out, I’ll be long gone–she’ll never track me down.‘

Grace leaned on her cane, her expression somber and grave, remaining silent throughout.

Fiona pressed, “Well? Will you agree or not?” She was full of confidence, certain that Grace would consent.

Grace replied, “No. Olivia has done nothing wrong. The judicial system will definitely clear her name. But you are taking advantage of the situation and ckmailing me. I have recorded everything, and I can sue you.”

Grace’s dignifiedposure momentarily surprised Fiona.

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After a long pause, Fiona said through gritted teeth, “Fine. As expected, that wretched bgirl’s /bfamily bis /bbjust /bas bsharp/bb–/btongued. Very well, then–just wait for your precious granddaughter to end up in prison

She thought, ‘It seems Olivia isn’t all that important to this old woman, after all.

The moment Grace heard this, she calmed down even more, now certain that Fiona was lying. She thought, b‘/bbIf /bthings are really that bad, how could Fiona possibly manage them by herself? Olivia’s sharp and resourceful–she’ll figure something out. I trust her.

Fiona said, “Fine. Since that’s how it is, don’t me me for not giving you a chance.” With that, she rose to bleave/bb, /bcertain that Grace would follow her out.

Fiona was too sure of herself–she had no idea Victor and Stanley were also caught up in this, and Marcus was about to go down for good.

At this moment, dosed by Olivia’s serum, Nn could only tell the truth–yet he still resisted, deliberately steering the conversation toward issues that had nothing to do with him.

Simrly, Marcus only disclosed a few matters of little consequence. From beginning to end, not a single word was mentioned about Fiona.

After Marcus had finished speaking, Olivia asked, “Fiona is your wife, isn’t she?”

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