Queen Of Revenge And Glory (Victoria and Jackson) novel Chapter 258

As an old hand in the game, Gerry had been watching Victoria closely for over a month. By now, he was convinced–this girl was anything but ordinary.

Just from that AI face–swap scandal video about Nathan and his uncle, Gerry could tell: either Victoria had some serious hidden connections, or there was a powerful figure backing her from the shadows.

That’s exactly why he showed Victoria, a junior in age, so much respect.

In Gerry’s eyes, having a capable grandson like Jackson to lead the Thornton family was already a win. But if Victoria—with her mysterious backing–joined them, the Thorntons could easily stay on top in Benwig City for years to come.

And who knows, with Jackson and Victoria joining forces, they might even crush the Clark family together.

[gnoring Faye’s resentful glare, Victoria said, “Grandpa, I want to know what you’re going to do to punish Faye and Xavier for argeting Jack. Or, if you can’t bear to be harsh with your own grandkids, then at least show us you’re serious and do something to make it up to Jack.”

Simon was all too familiar with this kind of scene. It reminded him of the time when Curtis messed with the brakes, and Victoria took advantage of the situation to grab a stake in Brightstar Entertainment.

Is Victoria planning to ask for compensation again, just like last time?‘ Simon thought.

Like what?” Gerry asked.

Like giving Jack 10% of the Thornton Group’s shares,” Victoria said bluntly.

Grandpa, no way!” Faye was the first to object.

Victoria raised an eyebrow. “If Faye thinks that’s too much, then how about this–why not put Jack in charge of the Afriska netals business instead? How about it?”

Faye hadn’t expected Victoria to set her sights on the business their family managed. She shot to her feet, furious. “Victoria, don’t push your luck! Who do you think you are, bossing us around about the Thornton family’s business?”

She turned to Gerry. “Grandpa, you can’t seriously be considering Victoria’s crazy demands, right? That Afriska business is something my dad built up with years of hard work. He nearly got killed by our competitors over there!”

Gerry’s tone was cold and commanding. “So what’s your plan then? Are you saying you don’t want the antidote anymore?”

Faye, desperate, blurted out, “Grandpa, if you want Victoria to detox me, there are plenty of rough ways to make her do it. Why even bother being polite? Just threaten her–if she won’t help, we’ll ruin the Binder family! With the Thornton family’s clout in Benwig City, crushing the Binders is child’s play for us, isn’t it?”

Victoria clicked her tongue. “Faye, you sure talk a big game. You really think you can just snap your fingers and bankrupt the Binder family?”

“Do you even understand how business works? You think taking down a mid–tier family like the Binders is as easy as running your mouth? I doubt you have a clue. After all, Thomas and Xavier would never let you anywhere near the Afriska business.”

“Look at the Clark family, they had to jump through hoops to even make a dent in Brightstar Entertainment. Buying up small companies, investing in old–school Gale Entertainment, burning cash left and right just to choke off Brightstar’s resources. So why would Grandpa waste all that effort just to ruin the Binders over something as petty as your antidote?”

Faye shot back, “Why? Because I’m Grandpa’s granddaughter, that’s why!”

Victoria replied, “Grandpa has a whole bunch of grandkids. I doubt he’d bend over backwards for someone who hasn’t really helped the family. The fact that he’s personally asking me to detox you already means he values you plenty.”

Faye was left speechless by Victoria’s words.

She started to doubt herself a little.

‘Grandpa has so many grandkids… Maybe I’m not as important to him as I thought, she thought.

Gerry cut in, “Alright, Faye, do you want the antidote or not?”

Xavier said, “Faye, just stop arguing. Grandpa’s only negotiating with Victoria to help you get the antidote.”

Even her own brother told her to stop, so Faye sat back down, sulking.

Xavier continued, “Grandpa, like Faye said, my dad nearly lost his life building up the Afriska business. There’s no way I’m letting Jack run that.”

Victoria replied, “So that means you’re okay with Grandpa giving Jack 10% of the Thornton Group’s shares, right?”

This time, even though Faye was fuming, she kept quiet and didn’t protest.

After all, she really needed Victoria’s help to detox her.

Xavier shot a glance at Gerry and said, “Trading 10% of the company for my sister’s life? No problem.”

Gerry got straight to the point. “Since no one has any objections, it’s decided then. I’ll transfer 10% of the Thornton Group’s main company shares to Jack.”

“Thanks, Grandpa,” Jack said, his face calm, not showing much joy.

To him, he was bound to inherit the Thornton family sooner or later. Getting the shares now was just an advance on what would be his anyway.

Victoria took out a little bottle, shook out a pill, and said, “Go ahead, this is the antidote.”

Faye took the pill, skipped the water, and swallowed it whole. The bitterness hit her, but all she felt was a wave of relief, like she’d just dodged a bullet.

Seeing Faye had been detoxed, Simon immediately turned to Victoria, eyes full of hope. “Vic, help me detox too…”

Victoria gave him a teasing grin. “Simon, I said I’d help Faye detox, not you. Don’t get your hopes up.”

Simon’s face went stiff. “Vic…”

Victoria snarked, “Helping Faye got my fiancé Jack 10% of the Thornton Group. But if I help you, what do I get? Your bargain–bin gratitude? Or maybe just another knife in my back?”

Simon’s face completely crumbled. He clenched his fists, his voice hoarse and strained. “Vic, do you really have to cut me off like this? Are you really going to destroy me?”

Watching Simon’s expression shift from hope to panic to rage, Victoria said, “You came here to back up Faye, right? She promised you’d get detoxed too. So if I’m not helping you now, that’s not on me—it’s on her. She didn’t keep her promise or figure out a way to get me to help you. So how is it my fault you’re left hanging? If you want to blame someone, maybe you should look at Faye and Xavier for not keeping their word.”

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Chapter 258

She had a point.

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Simon could only turn to Xavier. “You promised me–if I testified in front of Gerry that my sister Victoria poisoned Faye, you’d make sure Victoria helped me out too.”

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