Chapter 870

Vivian let out a bitter laugh.

"You're right. He doesn't love me."

Mr. Wilson sighed, eyes clouded with disappointment.

"Vivian, if you keep letting your emotions run wild, think about your parents. Don't repeat their mistakes."

She lowered her gaze.

"This is on me, Grandpa. I let my feelings take over. These past few months, I've been completely lost. I haven't been myself."

"Then keep looking until you find your footing again," he snapped. "I've spent years preparing you for this. Are you really going to throw it all away over Zachary?"

Vivian looked up at him, hesitant.

"Do you still believe in me?"

"Of course I do." His tone softened just a bit. "At the bidding meeting the day after tomorrow, I want to see the old Vivian again. Don't let me down."

At Pine Mist Island.

As the last of the guests left, the banquet finally came to an end. Sarah told the staff to go home and come back tomorrow to clean up. By then, she was already halfway drunk, swaying slightly as she walked.

Mia didn't want to leave. She booked a suite at the hotel. Scarlett and Steven did the same. Only Sarah insisted on going home.

Zachary hadn't driven that night-he'd made up plenty of excuses to avoid drinking. He ended up being the one to drive her back.


In the passenger seat, Sarah was practically glowing with tipsy excitement. She

favorite song

extra cheerful tonight," Zachary said with a faint

like she

I am. Vivian's little scheme

the window and stuck her

slap, and she

and

"Sit properly."

she leaned back inside, he

Sarah giggled.

you think

Observant. Knows how to read


Zachary raised an eyebrow.

"Just a decent guy?"

dazed, Sarah suddenly grinned and

are you afraid Mia has a crush on

her age go

turned toward him, eyes

girls? Are you saying I'm not

Zachary didn't hesitate.

no longer someone who

ngs

SWA

to be a compliment...

compliment," he replied without missing


randomly, sometimes bursting into laughter for no reason the alcohol had clearly kicked in,

place, the two stepped out

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