Chapter 22

Wade nodded vigorously. "I heard from Mrs. Miller about the woman who hit Mitchell. At the time, I found her description familiar but couldn't link it to anyone. Now that you've mentioned Vivianne, everything's just clicked. It's her!

"And if not for the Danbury family being so influential, do you think any Tom, Dick, or Harry would dare to just hit someone like that?"

Priscilla frowned. Wade's words were persuasive, but she couldn't help feeling hesitant. "But why would Frederick want to do this to me? And would Vivianne really be interested in someone like him?"

Grace took the opportunity to "analyze" the situation while fanning the flames. "I bet it's because he's holding a grudge against you for the divorce. Since he can't have you, he wants to destroy you.

"He hates your company—you divorced him because your company's become more powerful now. Besides, think about how good an actor he is. Didn't you marry him back in the day because you thought he wasn't too bad?"

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