Outcast Queen: Her Return from Hell novel Chapter 320

Just as the entire internet was aggressively demanding Phoenix's head on a spike while pouring their hearts out in sympathy for the victim of the four-year-old crash, Alistair released a highly anticipated personal statement.

Speaking from the position of the family patriarch, he ruthlessly condemned Phoenix's erratic and destructive behavior, explicitly vowing to fully cooperate with law enforcement to uncover the absolute truth regarding the tragedy from four years ago.

This meticulously crafted statement acted as a razor-sharp guillotine, cleanly severing Phoenix from the Prescott family. It served as a public declaration that even if Phoenix had committed unforgivable atrocities, the Prescott empire's hands were totally clean.

[Mr. Prescott is the definition of integrity! What a legend!]

[I heard he actually favored Phoenix before this. Issuing a statement like this proves he's completely given up on her.]

[All I want right now is for Phoenix to crawl out of her hole, plead guilty, and go straight back to prison to rot.]

The public response was predictably euphoric. They overwhelmingly backed Alistair's ruthless pragmatism, cementing the narrative that Phoenix was now completely isolated and abandoned by everyone. Prison was the only logical next step.

The massive conference room inside Ignis Global was suffocatingly quiet. It was so still that you could hear the steady breathing of the three women sitting inside.

A dangerous, razor-sharp glint sparked in Macy's eyes, her internal rage burning so hot she looked ready to spontaneously combust.

Even Yolanda was practically shaking with second-hand fury on Phoenix's behalf.

Since Phoenix had returned to the Prescott family, she had brought them a terrifying amount of leverage. The massive collaborations with the Sterling Group and Ignis Global were entirely her doing.

Yet, when the woman who had single-handedly elevated their status was targeted, Alistair didn't just refuse to protect her—he actively kicked her while she was down just to protect his own wallet. It was nauseatingly cruel.

Phoenix shifted lazily in her expensive leather chair, a chilling, bloodthirsty smile creeping onto her lips. "I actually gave the old man too much credit. I thought he'd try to be somewhat diplomatic and leave a backdoor open. I didn't expect him to cut the cord this cleanly."

"Phoenix, what's the play? Are we authorized to strike back?"

Phoenix nodded. "It's time. First, let's rattle their cages a bit."

Macy's eyes ignited. The suffocating weight of holding back vanished instantly. "Finally! I've been dying to pull the trigger. I'm going to greenlight the PR team right now!"

She sprinted out of the room like a woman possessed.

Yolanda watched Macy's retreating back before turning her focus to her boss. "Ms. Prescott, what are my orders?"

"Contact Ethan and Caleb. Tell them to turn up the heat and put immense internal pressure on Warren."

"Also, have Felix pull some strings and push Sloane and Yvette straight to the front lines."

Yolanda's eyes lit up with dangerous excitement. "I'll get it done immediately."

Although she didn't fully grasp the depth of Phoenix's master plan, she could easily visualize the absolute chaos that would erupt once those specific players were activated inside the Prescott Group.

She locked eyes with Phoebe, her voice ringing with absolute devotion. "From now on, my family will gladly follow your lead."

Phoebe revelled in the raw power of their submission. She turned her attention to Warren, who was sitting behind his massive desk. "Dad, is our key witness locked down?"

Warren took a slow drag of his cigar and nodded. "Lewis is secured at the Kyler Hotel. I have over a dozen elite guards watching him around the clock. There's zero chance of a screw-up."

Phoebe's brow furrowed slightly. "We still need to confirm the status of his sister."

"Tomorrow's live stream is the kill shot that will obliterate Phoenix permanently. If even one thing goes wrong, this entire operation blows up in our faces."

Warren let out a cold, venomous laugh. "He won't turn on us. As long as his sister remains in our custody, he will say whatever we tell him if he ever wants to see her alive again."

"She is the only family he has left. That single fact guarantees our absolute victory."

Phoebe nodded, the tight knot of anxiety in her chest finally unraveling.

She had lost to Phoenix far too many times. The consecutive defeats had left her deeply traumatized. She refused to lose again.

Especially since, this time, losing meant she would be left with absolutely nothing.