Chapter 14
Ethan Roscente narrowed his eyes, radiating an aura of undeniable authority.
"When did this start?"
Lucas Lefèvre met the man's gaze coldly.
If Ethan hadn't wasted Vivian's four years, her career would have soared much earlier.
"None of your business."
"How is it not my business? If Vivian cheated during our marriage—"
"She didn't!" Lucas raised his voice sharply.
No one could slander his sister in his presence. If Vivian hadn't cut all ties these years, he would have confronted Ethan sooner.
"You know perfectly well who was unfaithful. Who was the one who never came home for four years while entangled with another woman?"
Ethan fell silent.
His relationship with Sophia Evans was far more complicated than it appeared.
"It's not what you think."
"So the private yacht wasn't real? The years spent with another woman weren't real either?" Lucas pressed relentlessly.
Ethan had no rebuttal. He had indeed wronged Vivian.
Vivian gently tugged at Lucas's sleeve.
"Let's go."
Lucas shielded Vivian as they turned to leave.
Ethan watched their retreating figures, an inexplicable tightness in his chest.
The divorce was meant to free Vivian from the constraints of being Mrs. Roscente so she could pursue her own life.
With this young man protecting her, Vivian probably hadn't suffered at the Valrose family's hands.
Only then did Ethan notice the chaos at the engagement venue. The bride wept on the spot while the groom struggled against those restraining him from chasing after them.
Guests whispered among themselves, discussing the dramatic scene.
Ethan had his people investigate what happened.
Relief washed over him knowing Vivian hadn't been humiliated, but his brows soon furrowed again.
That Oliver Roland was also interested in Vivian?
Ethan's expression darkened. His indifference toward Vivian stemmed from lack of feelings, not her appearance. But how did her looks attract so many suitors?
...
In the car, Vivian spoke softly.
"Thank you, Lucas."
Without Lucas's timely intervention, her identity as Dr. Luna would have been exposed.
But why had Ethan appeared at the Valrose engagement party?
"Viv, that was your ex-husband? I should've taught him a lesson. Letting him off was too easy."
Vivian shook her head. "There'll be other chances. Take me to Isabella's first."
Langley Corporation.
Isabella Langley was reviewing documents when Vivian arrived. She immediately pulled her into the office.
"You're giving me more work again!" Isabella pouted in complaint.
"To the capable go more responsibilities. That's what makes our Isabella so exceptional."
"I heard you had Lucas steal Natalie's project? She spent months preparing that land deal. How much did it cost you?"
Vivian nodded. "We'll recoup it. Money can be earned back slowly. What matters is the satisfaction."
"What about this real estate company? Will you keep operating after securing the project?"
Triple Six Realty was a temporary venture Vivian registered, its name playing on "Valrose."
Their first project was hijacking Natalie's deal.
"Since it's established, we might as well continue."
Isabella waved her hands. "Don't hand this to me! You've been an absentee boss all these years. I deserve compensation—a long vacation!"
"No problem. Lucas and I will handle everything."
"Which company will you oversee first? Real estate? The atelier? Or the perfume brand?"
Vivian smiled. "I'm reporting to the hospital tomorrow. I promised Nathan I'd assist."
Isabella's eyes widened.
What happened to that promised vacation?