Chapter 129

Sophia Evans' apology dripped with venom, every word laced with insinuations against Vivian Laurent.

Vivian narrowed her eyes. She recognized this manipulative tactic all too well.

"Stop playing the victim," she scoffed. "Your coordinated act was flawless. Without my recording, I'd never clear my name today."

Her lips curled into a cold smile. "Admit it. You conspired with Daniel Ashcroft."

"Absolutely not!" Sophia denied vehemently.

"The racetrack surveillance was unclear, but hospital cameras don't lie." Vivian advanced step by step. "Shall we check your communication records with Daniel?"

She welcomed the escalation. Her conscience was clean.

Sophia bit her lower lip. Ethan Roscente immediately ordered the surveillance footage pulled.

Victoria Roscente panicked. Sophia shot her a reassuring glance.

The footage clearly showed both women entering Daniel's office.

"Explain." Ethan's voice turned glacial.

"We only consulted about medical conditions." Sophia's eyes welled up with practiced tears. "Dr. Ashcroft praised Vivian's skills and suggested we see her."

She discreetly passed her phone to Victoria.

"Victoria recognized Vivian as Dr. AN and remembered their past conflict." Sophia's tears fell like an Oscar-worthy performance.

Suddenly, Sophia dropped to her knees before Vivian.

"Dr. Laurent, we beg your forgiveness." Her voice trembled theatrically. "Please show mercy."

"Sophia!" Victoria feigned concern, reaching to help her up. "You're unwell. Get up!"

Vivian looked down at the kneeling celebrity.

"A superstar kneeling before me?" Her lips twisted in amusement. "This deserves savoring."

She'd noticed Victoria holding the phone earlier.

"Willing to sacrifice dignity just to frame me?" Vivian's laugh held contempt. "Even Natalie Valois had more self-respect."