Chapter 130

Vivian swiftly snatched the phone from Victoria's hand.

The screen clearly displayed an ongoing recording.

Sophia had intended to capture footage and later edit it to fabricate evidence of Vivian forcing her to kneel.

Given Sophia's online influence, this manipulated video would undoubtedly sway public opinion in her favor once released.

"What exactly are you trying to do, Miss Evans? Shall I livestream this and let everyone witness your kneeling performance?"

"Vivian, don't push too far!" Victoria reached out to help Sophia up.

She turned to Ethan for support. "Brother, are you just going to stand by while Sophia gets bullied?"

Sophia weakly shook her head. "Don't blame your brother... It's all my fault..."

Before she could finish, she suddenly clutched her forehead and swayed unsteadily.

The next second, Sophia's eyes fluttered shut as she collapsed limply to the floor.

"Brother! She's fainted from distress! Call a doctor!"

Sophia's tactic was clever—it ended the confrontation while painting her as the victim.

Daniel cowered in the corner, afraid to draw Vivian's attention.

This plan had failed again, but he silently vowed to find another way to drive Vivian out of the hospital.

Daniel quickly summoned medical staff to carry Sophia away for examination, with Victoria following closely behind.

Only Vivian and Ethan remained in the examination room.

"Aren't you going to check on your girlfriend, Mr. Roscente? She just passed out."

"She's not my girlfriend. We don't have that kind of relationship."

Vivian smirked coldly. "Your family is truly amusing. Do you really think I'd be interested in you? Do I seem that desperate?"

Ethan was momentarily speechless.

He considered himself exceptional in every aspect, yet Vivian had never once regarded him with genuine interest.

"Vivian, I admit Victoria and Sophia were wrong. Name your terms."

"I only have one demand—stay away from me!"

Did these people think she had nothing better to do than deal with their constant provocations?

"I'll arrange for Sophia to go abroad soon and ensure Victoria stops bothering you. Any other requests?"

"Let's talk after you've actually done it."

"I apologize for the trouble." Ethan lowered his voice.

Vivian raised an eyebrow. "The great Ethan Roscente actually knows how to apologize?"

She remembered Ethan always carrying himself with arrogance, never yielding to anyone in business matters.

Ethan saw nothing wrong with apologizing. "They made a mistake. An apology is warranted."

"Are they incapable of speaking for themselves? Why must you apologize on their behalf? Though I am curious about one thing."

"What?"

"If I hadn't recorded earlier, would you have believed Sophia's claim that I pushed her, or my denial?"

Silence stretched between them.

Vivian laughed mockingly at herself. What had she been expecting?

Ethan and Victoria were siblings, and Sophia was his first love. The answer was obvious.

"Never mind. I won't put you on the spot."

Just as Vivian turned to leave, Ethan suddenly spoke.

"I would have believed you."