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

song and started humming

Zachary

like she couldn't hold

course I am. Vivian's

her head halfway out. The

and she shivered, her

flinched and

"Sit properly."

inside, he

Sarah giggled.

think about

to read the room. He's a decent


Zachary raised an eyebrow.

"Just a decent guy?"

suddenly

are you afraid Mia has a

she's young. Girls her

toward him, eyes still

girls? Are you saying I'm not

Zachary didn't hesitate.

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

ngs

SWA

that supposed to be

replied without missing


bursting into laughter for no reason the alcohol had clearly kicked in, and she

they finally arrived outside her place,

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