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Vivian had no intention of engaging with him . She remained silent and tried to slip past unnoticed , but Mason caught sight of her
“ Vivian ? ” Mason called out poyfully
Vivian paused , a flicker of surprise in her eyes . “ What is it ? ” she asked coldly .
“ Mason moved to step forward , but catching sight of his mud caked shoes , instinctively retreated two pares . Ho hesitated , then asked softly , “ How have you been lately ? ”
“ I’m pretty fine , ” Vivian said expressionlessly , brushing past him without a second glance .
“ Life’s been better without Mason , she wondered .
Mason watched her retreating figure , hesitated for a moment , then finally called out , his voice trembling with regret , “ Vivian , I’m so sorry . ”
Vivian stiffened , but she kept walking Mason’s words hung in the air between them . There was no way she could feel nothing . The love the once felt was real , but so was hatred .
But to her , Vivian had already let it go . As a tiny pebble dropped into a calm lake , it caused only the faintest ripples , leaving the vast waters largely undisturbed .
Just as Vivian was about to hail a cab home , she unexpectedly spotted Chloe clinging to a man who looked significantly older than her
He looked at least two decades older than her . Though Vivian didn’t like to judge by appearances , this old man was truly hard to describe .
Chloe’s p
parents passed away years ago . Could this man be a relative ? Vivian wondered . Even relatives wouldn’t act so blatantly intimate :
Chloe hadn’t expected to run into Vivian . The moment she remembered that all her misfortunes were thanks to Vivian , her face contorted into a snart eyes burning with hatred as she glared daggers at Vivian
Vivian indifferently averted her gace and was about to get into the car when Chloe , clinging to the man’s arm , strutted over with a smug look on her face .
Chice shouted angrily at Vivian , “ Vivian , stop right there . Who said you could leave ? ”
Vivian ignored her . As Chloe stepped forward and reached for her clothes , Vivian swung hard , and a sharp slap cracked across Chloe’s face
Ever since that incident , Vivian felt herself growing stronger . These people think they can hurt me ? What a joke , she thought coldly
“ Vivian , how dare you hit me ?” Chloe fumed , her face burning with Bury
“ Chlon, you’d better not mess with me . ” Vivian’s eyes turned sinister and terrifying in an instant , the pure and gentle girl was gone , replaced by a dark , obsessive lady ,
Chloe refused to admit she’d been intimidated . Whining to the man , she stomped her foot petulantly and pouted , “ Honey , she bullied me and slapped me so hard my face is swollen . ”
Chloe turned around and caught the man leering at Vivian . The unmistakable look in his eyes told her everything . He was interested in Vivian .
The man finally tore his eyes away from Vivian and , flashing Chloe a sly grin , asked , “ Who’s this one ? ”
“Honey , look what she did to me . She slapped he so hard my face was swollen Aren’t you going to do something about it ? ” Chloe puuted coquettishly-
“ There , there , Darling . Tell me who she is , and I’ll make her pay , ” the man said .
“ She’s Vivian , ” Chloe said with a sneer . “ She’s the girlfriend of a guy who used to chase after me . We’ve got some unfinished business . She works at a company called Dynastis Company ” replied Chloe
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“ Dynastis Company ? Just a small fry , Piece of cake , the man thought .
“ Alright , I’ll teach her a lesson for you in a low days , he promised .
“ Well , you are so sweet , ” Chlod cored , clinging to his arm .
Jocelyn had been locked up all night without food or water , on the verge of starvation . At dawn , the door finally creaked open , and a broom was thrown
Elisa said coldly to Jocelyn , “ Miss Sienna has given all the servants the day off You’ll clean all the bathrooms in the first – floor guest area . Here and your tools . Grab them and get moving
Jocelyn’s eyes turned cold as she sauntered over , her voice laced with disdain . “ You want me to clean the bathrooms ? ”
“ How outrageous . Do they not know who I am ? And they actually dare to treat me like a servant , Jocelyn fumed inwardly
Elisa couldn’t care less who she was . She snapped , “ Miss Turner , this is Miss Sienna’s direct order . Do as you’re told and you’ll get your meal today . If not , leave the Hart residence at once . ”
Jocelyn snapped , her voice rising in fury , “ I’m a member of the Hart family too . ”
“ Say whatever you want , Miss Turner , but here’s my advice . The sooner you finish , the sooner you get your meal . Otherwise , we’ll be more than happy to pack your bags and show you the door , ” Elisa warned .
Jocelyn spat , “ You damned snobbish bastards . “ ”
‘ I can’t let Sienna succeed . Her whole scheme is to kick me out of the Hart residence . I can’t just walk away like this , ” Jocelyn thought Bercely . Til wait for my parents to come back
* Opce Dad returns , I’ll make Sienna and her crew pay dearly for this .
Jocelyn shot Elisa a venomous glare , snatched up the mop , and stormed out .
Elisa watched Jocelyn’s retreating figure with a satisfied smile , then strode over to supervise and instruct her on the tasks . Senna’s orders were not a single chance for Jocelyn to slack off
At the Hart Corporation , Lana stopped forward and reported softly , “ Miss Enna , Charles Harold from Harold Group has requested a meeting with you . Should I let him int
Sienna knew about Harold Group . It had been a long – standing partner of Hart Corporation , but when Hart Corporation came under fire , Harold Group chose to sever all business ties .
Having learned from Reno that it was Charles ‘ son who visited the company last time , Lana made a point of mentioning this to Sienna to demonstrate
her attentiveness .
Sienna’s hand paused mid – signature as she set down her pen . “ Let him in , ” she said .
“ Yes , Miss Enna , ” Lana nodded .
As Charles entered Sienna’s office and caught sight of her face , strikingly beautiful yet distant , so reminiscent of her mother , stunned , almost believing she had returned .
The aura
aura Sanna carries is just like hers , he thought . No wonder she’s her mother’s most prized successor
“ Miss Enna , this is Charles Harold . Sorry to bother you ,” said Charles .
Sienna stood up and poured him a cup of coffee . Charles hastily waved his hands , saying , “ Thanks , Miss Enna , —
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Charles was overwhelmed with shame . The abrupt termination of cooperation last time was solely the doing of his disgraceful a In discipline that led him to reap what he had town . In truth , he had no right to show his tarn here .
But his days were numbered . He only had this one son , a boy with a knack for offending everyone and utterly lacking in abišty Öner Charles , sen gona the boy wouldn’t last long
“ Uncle Charles , you’re my mother’s friend . No need to be so formal . Have a cup of coffee first ,” said Sienna
Charles couldn’t beat to hear her address to him . “ Miss Cuna , please don’t call me that . I’m not worthy What happened unt time it all my En just agreeing to see me today is already more kindness than I deserve ”
Sienna sighed softly and lifted her cup for a sip . The delicate fragrance enveloped her , leaving a fingering freshness on her palate
her
Sienna said , “ Uncle Charles , I know the last partnership issue wasn’t entirely your fault , but your failure to discipline your son brought us to this point Let’s cut to the chase .
“ If you’re still interested in working with Harold Group , keep a spot open for you , but the profit margins will be lower this tim
Charles hurriedly waved his hands . “ No , that’s not why I’m here today , Miss Enna . Honestly , your willingness to a mi mora kindnes I’m truly grateful , and I really don’t know how to repay you .
any may be beneath your notice , but I’m at
“ Miss Erina , I’m actually here to beg a favor , I want to hand over Harold Group to you . I know our small company ma my w wit’s end and have nowhere else to turn . ”
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