Chapter 261

Chapter 261

The night grew darker and darker.

Diana returned home, lay down on the bed, and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Michael stayed by her side.

In the middle of the night, Diana woke up from a nightmare and threw herself into Michael's arms, "They're so scary. They're not human—they're hungry wolves, they're all beasts."

Feeling the trembling of the person in his arms, Michael's heart ached terribly, "It's okay, I'm here. Don't be afraid."

In the dim environment, Diana held onto Michael, tears streaming down endlessly, but she didn't say anything else.

Dawn broke.

With red, swollen eyes, Diana acted as if nothing had happened, applying delicate makeup before heading to the studio.

Nora could tell something was wrong at a glance, "What happened?"

Diana didn't hide anything. She closed her eyes and calmly recounted everything.

Nora jumped up from her chair in shock, "So you're saying that not only was Orla involved in what happened back then, but the Sherman family was involved too? And it was your grandfather's idea? Even if Layla hadn't done it, Orla would have?"

The news was too shocking.

She couldn't imagine that the kind-looking Orla, the Orla who had always protected Diana, could be so ruthless.

Of course, what shocked her even more was Max.

He was the one who had insisted on having Aria marry into the family.

Max was too cruel—using Aria to stabilize the company, then kicking her aside.

Seeing Diana struggling to hold it together, Nora walked over and pulled her into an embrace, "Okay, don't be sad. Now that you know their true faces, let's get revenge."

Over the years, Nora had witnessed all the effort Diana had put into seeking revenge.

She had originally thought the revenge was against Layla and her son.

She never expected there would be so many enemies.

Diana took a deep breath and forced out a smile that looked worse than crying, "Don't worry, I'm fine. I won't immediately believe what Steven said—I'll investigate. Of course, I won't let anyone who hurt my mother get away with it."

No matter who it was, they would have to pay the price.

Max was dead, but the company was still there.

Didn't he say when he died that the company must grow and prosper, or else he couldn't rest in peace?

Then she would make the company disappear completely, so he couldn't rest in peace.

Diana's gaze was more determined than ever, "No one can hurt others and walk away unscathed."

Nora nodded, "If you need help, just ask me anytime."

A knock sounded at the door.

Diana took a deep breath and quickly composed herself.

The door opened—it was Veda.

Diana's lips curved up, "You go back first. I'll come find you in a bit."

Nora nodded and walked out, but as she reached the door, she gave Veda a long look, the disgust in her eyes unconcealed.

The office door closed.

Veda got straight to the point, "I know I misunderstood you. The person who sold me out wasn't you—it was my mother and Chase. Let's team up. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Let's work together."

Veda had never been someone who took hits lying down. Of course she would seek revenge after being wronged—Diana had expected this.

What surprised her was that Veda would actually seek her out for cooperation.

Diana's heart stirred slightly, but her face remained cold. She looked at Veda with a critical gaze, "Why should I work with you? Are you even worthy?"

"I have Michael as my backer. No matter what happens, someone will help me. I just have to lift a finger and Michael will do everything for me. Why would I need to work with you? What do you even have to offer?"

Veda was stunned, "Aren't you investigating the truth about what happened back then? I can help you find it, even help you find evidence. But there's one thing we need to be clear about—you can't hurt my mother. You can go after Chase though."

Diana couldn't help but laugh. She laughed so hard tears came out.

"You're really funny. If it can be proven that what happened back then was related to your mother, do you think I'll let you go?"

"Then can you at least spare me? I was just a kid back then too—it had nothing to do with me. Plus, the family fortune has nothing to do with me either. Please let me go. After everything's over, I'll go abroad and never appear in front of you again."

By the end, Veda's tone was urgent, tears glistening in her eyes.

"Honestly, I was wrong. I only now realize how ridiculously wrong I was. Back then we all bullied you together—looking back now, how shameless was that? Thank you for saving me. If it weren't for you, I would have..."

True colors show in hard times.

After learning the truth, Veda was filled with regret.

Why had she been so stupid to side with Chase?

She was clearly the one who had been abandoned.

Diana's gaze was cold and sharp, "Still putting on an act in front of me at this point? There's no need. Of course, if you can help me find evidence, I can spare you."

"Really?"

"Of course. Not only will I spare you, I can even help you marry Jake. After all, haven't you always wanted to marry him? I can make that happen for you."

Veda looked incredulous, "You're really willing to help me?"

"Of course. For me, helping you is helping myself."

"Besides, I have nothing to lose. What's wrong with doing someone a favor?"

Veda left Diana's studio in a daze.

She had thought that if she helped with the investigation, getting some money to go abroad would be the best outcome.

She never expected this pleasant surprise.

Thinking about being able to marry the person she liked, Veda's heart swelled with joy.

As for what happened to everyone else, she didn't care at all.

Diana stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, watching Veda's cheerful figure, her lips curving upward.

Nora walked in from outside, her face dark, "What's going on?"

There was nothing to hide between good friends. Diana directly told her about how Veda had been schemed against.

Nora was dumbfounded, "I knew this family had no bottom line, but I never thought they'd dare do something like this."

Chase and Veda were twins who had been inseparable since childhood. Growing up together, bound by blood—how could they be so heartless?

Diana shrugged, "See? This whole family is ruthless and will abandon anyone when it matters."

"The Garcia Group needs to go under."

Half an hour later, the Garcia Group shot to the top of trending topics.

In an instant, the jewelry industry was shaken.

The Garcia Group had been passing off inferior goods as quality products, fakes as genuine articles, selling shoddy items at high prices. As soon as this news broke, it instantly ignited everyone's fury.