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

extra cheerful tonight," Zachary said with a

like she

Vivian's little scheme failed

rolled down the window and stuck her head halfway out. The cold wind

she

and

"Sit properly."

inside, he rolled the window up

Sarah giggled.

what do you think about that Lucas

Knows how to read the room. He's


Zachary raised an eyebrow.

"Just a decent guy?"

dazed, Sarah suddenly grinned

afraid Mia has a crush on

her age go for

turned toward him,

you saying I'm not

Zachary didn't hesitate.

longer someone who falls for

ngs

SWA

be

he replied without missing a


the drive was filled with Sarah humming randomly, sometimes bursting into laughter for no reason the alcohol had clearly kicked

arrived outside her place, the two stepped out of

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