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Queenie was so furious she could barely breathe. Her eyes widened in anger as she glared at Paigeâs smug expression. Through gritted teeth, she said, âPaige, how dare you raise the price?â
Paige tilted her head, feigning confusion. âQueenie, raising the price is a sign of respect. Or are you saying youâre only worth a million dollars?â
She threw Queenieâs own words back at her. Queenie was arrogant, and Paige felt there was no need to hold back with someone like her.
Her original demand had been more than reasonable, but Queenie had called her cheap. So, sheâd increase the price.
Paige now understood that dealing with someone like Queenie required a billionaireâs mindset, not ordinary reasoning.
Now, she treated Queenie like Queenie was a billionaire.
Queenieâs hands clenched tightly at her sides.
âWhen has Paige become so cunning?â she thought.
The Paige she remembered had been meek, especially when it came to Frank. Back then, no matter how Queenie mocked her, she wouldnât dare talk back.
Now, Paige dared to play games with her.
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Paige snorted, cutting her off. âLiking Frank and making myself suffer was the dumbest thing Iâve ever done.â
âBut at least Frank was lucky. Diana and I genuinely cared about him. You? Every bit of love or admiration youâve ever gotten was faked, stolen, or manipulated. No one truly cares about you, Queenie. Youâve hurt everyone who ever tried to.â
âDonât think dodging this mess means youâve won. Iâm not throwing you in jail yet because Iâm waiting for you to mess up bigger. Thatâs when youâll really face the music. What happened today would be nothing comparing to that.â
âTen million dollars. Not a penny less. Your life is so precious, isnât it? Surely, thatâs nothing for someone as noble as you.â
Queenie felt like she was going to explode. Sheâd tried to pull a fast one, and now she was the one being extorted.
Now, she had to pay for an extra nine million dollars.
Her laugh was cold. âPaige, do you really think your life is worth as much as mine? Youâre nothing but trash.â
âQueenie,â Paige said, her voice icy, âyouâre the illegitimate child. Iâm the real Sutton heiress. So, whoâs the trash here?â
âYou think I was weak before because I feared you? No. It was because I liked Frank and didnât want trouble.â
âSo stop acting like youâre superior. The person who doesnât deserve anything is you.â
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âYour nerve is impressive, but let me be clear. Have the money. in my account by tonight. If thereâs even a penny missing, tomorrow morning, the evidence of you orchestrating my kidnapping will be playing on every screen in the city. Letâs see how people react to the real Queenie Marsh.â
Paige raised her brow, her grin smug and triumphant.
Queenieâs expression darkened with fury. The more satisfied Paige looked, the angrier she became..
âPaige, youâ¦â
âQueenie,â Paige cut her off with a mocking laugh, âwhat? I love seeing you angry but powerless. Look at you, so mad you canât even breathe, and yet, you canât do a thing about it.â
âPaige, I swear Iâll kill you!â Queenie shrieked, on the verge of losing control.
Queenie had never been provoked like this before.
âOh, I believe you,â Paige replied cheerfully. âYou almost managed it today. But look, here I am, still alive. Try again if youâve got the guts. Watching you so furious and helpless is just delightful.â
Queenie screamed, clutching her head in frustration.
Steven had known about her miscarriage and still thrown her into the freezing occan.
The doctor had warned her that the cold had damaged her uterus. With inflammation and complications, sheâd struggle to
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The news had hit her like a thunderbolt. She hated Levi with every fiber of her being for putting her in this situation.
Paige stared, startled by Queenieâs hysterics.
âAlright, alright. Donât lose it here. Go find a quiet corner to scream in. Youâre making a scene and embarrassing yourself. Whereâs all your dignity?â
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Paigeâs voice dripped with mockery, crushing what was left of Queenieâs pride.
Thinking back to all the humiliation she had endured for Frank, Paige felt a pang of regret. She felt she had been so blind, so pathetic.
Every time she thought about how sheâd groveled for him, she wanted to slap herself awake.
Queenieâs bloodshot eyes filled with tears as she stormed away.
Paige quickly messaged Diana: [Diana, Queenie went nuts. She stormed out in a rage.]
Diana, who was in the middle of lunch, paused when she saw the
message.
Queenie wasnât someone to take lightly. She was vindictive to her core.
Paige had calculated against her and offended her; she would definitely return it a hundredfold.
[Paige, be careful. She holds grudges. She could try to kill you
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one insult. Donât underestimate her.] Diana warned.
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[I demanded 10 million dollars as compensation. She agreed.] Paige replied.
Diana frowned. If anything, this made her even more anxious.
She thought, âWill Queenie hand over the money without retaliation?â
âImpossible.â
âEven if she paid, sheâll find a way to take it back a hundredfold.â
âPaige, stay alert. Watch your familyâs company too. She wonât let this slide,â Diana urged.
She remembered Paige was badly calculated by Queenie in the last life because of that scum Frank.
Paige hesitated. Deep down, she knew Diana was right. Queenie was more venomous than a scorpion.
[Donât worry, Diana. Iâll be fine. Just remember to bring me lunch when you come back.]
After Dianaâs reply, Paige set her phone aside and lay down to
rest.
Meanwhile, Queenie returned to her hospital room, still seething with anger.
Mario arrived soon after, his face clouded with concern. âMs.
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Queenie lay back, staring at the ceiling. She wiped away her tears and said coldly, âMario, find Paigeâs account. Transfer her 10 million dollars.â
âWhat? That woman demanded 10 million dollars? For what? She brought this on herself. Why should we pay her?â
Mario was furious.
Queenie smirked coldly. âItâs fine. Let her have it. Letâs see if she lives long enough to enjoy it.â
Queenie didnât intend to let it go so easily.
Mario understood immediately. Theyâd pay Paige now, but there would be consequences later.
âUnderstood, Ms. Marsh. Iâll handle it.â
He handed her a meal. âFor now, please eat and rest.â
Queenie slowly sat up and let Mario transfer money to Paige, quietly eating.
As she ate, her mind spun with schemes.
She knew Steven wouldnât help her anymore. From now on, sheâd have to rely on herself.
Her eyes narrowed with determination. Levi had made her life a living hell.
She wouldnât rest until she bled him dry.
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After finishing her meal, she pulled out her phone and called
Levi.
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âWell, well, Queenie,â Leviâs deep, lazy voice answered. âWhatâs the occasion?â
Her body warmed as she pictured his athletic frame. âLevi, Iâve taken care of the baby. Now itâs your turn to deliver. You promised to protect me. Was that just talk, or do you mean it?â
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