Chapter 167

Vivian's Trap

Sophia Evans' fans flooded the internet with vile insults and crude language.

Sophia stared at the live stream, her eyes burning with jealousy.

The image of that perfect couple standing side by side stabbed at her heart like a knife.

After her last plan failed, Ethan Roscente had stormed away in anger.

She fled back to the country in panic, too afraid to reach out.

Ethan had gone completely silent.

Now here he was again—with that woman.

Sophia's nails dug deep into her palms.

How did Vivian Laurent deserve all this?

A brilliant doctor. An elite race car driver. A renowned designer and perfumer.

Now she even owned a real estate company.

It was as if the world's luck had been poured into her lap.

The endless praise online only fueled Sophia's rage.

She hurled her tablet onto the floor.

On screen, Ethan's protective stance toward Vivian made her blood boil.

Meanwhile, Vivian watched coldly as the Valrose family tore itself apart.

Vincent Valrose barked at Natalie Valrose.

"Old habits die hard?" Vivian arched a brow mockingly. "Cat got your tongue?"

Vincent's face darkened.

He swore silently to teach Vivian a lesson once Ethan was gone.

"Apologize to your sister now!" he snapped.

Natalie lifted her chin defiantly. "She's no sister of mine!"

A sharp slap rang out.

Natalie clutched her stinging cheek, humiliation and fury twisting her features.

"Her own incompetence ruined everything, yet she blames me?" she shrieked.

Vivian let out a soft laugh.

"Even animals take responsibility for their actions. You're worse than trash."

"Liar!" Natalie screamed hysterically. "Just because Ethan backs you doesn't mean you can slander me!"

She was certain Vivian had no proof.

"Seems last time wasn't lesson enough," Vivian mused.

At the mention of the restaurant incident, Natalie's eyes flashed with venom.

"You were the one who humiliated me!"

"Swear it wasn't you," Vivian pressed.

"It wasn't!" Natalie shot back without thinking.

Too late, she realized the trap.

"What if I have evidence?" Vivian's lips curved. "Should I call the police? Or make you pay for all damages?"

Natalie's face went deathly pale.