Chapter 529

"Phoebe Turner's been busy overseas all these years—pulling strings, building her own little empire. And now with that evidence in her hands, she's clearly going all-in," Beckett said with a faint smile. "Then what about Victoria Schroeder..." Madeleine sounded worried. If Victoria lost, wouldn't the entire Schroeder Group fall into the hands of Phoebe, that illegitimate daughter? That would be seriously messed up. "You're hoping Victoria doesn't lose?" Beckett asked, glancing at her. "I don't know her personally, but she seems like a really impressive woman," Madeleine said with some admiration. "Back when I just got into college, people talked about her a lot. She was basically a legend—sharp as a tack, totally upright. I watched one of her debate competitions. She had the other team tripping over themselves and backing down before it was even done." Beckett pulled her into his arms. "Phoebe's not your problem for now. She's got her eyes set on the Schroeder Group, and Victoria's her