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

her favorite song

tonight," Zachary said with a

she couldn't

course I am. Vivian's little

stuck her

like a slap, and she shivered, her hair whipping

and quickly reached

"Sit properly."

inside, he rolled the

Sarah giggled.

you think about that Lucas

Gentle. Observant. Knows how to read the room. He's a


Zachary raised an eyebrow.

"Just a decent guy?"

suddenly grinned and

are you afraid Mia has a crush on

mean, she's young. Girls her age go for

him, eyes

girls? Are you saying I'm not young

Zachary didn't hesitate.

young-and mature. You're no longer someone who falls

ngs

SWA

be a compliment... or an

he replied without


rest of the drive was filled with Sarah humming randomly, sometimes bursting into laughter for no reason the

finally arrived outside her place,

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