Chapter 203

"Why aren't you staying in the ward?" Vivian arched an eyebrow at Ethan, who had followed her out.

"The doctors and nurses can handle it." Ethan slid one hand into his pocket, his tone indifferent.

Vivian was surprised. His attitude toward Sophia seemed different from the rumors she'd heard.

"Getting bored of her already?" A smirk played on her lips. "Looking for something new?"

Ethan's expression darkened. "Sophia and I don't have that kind of relationship."

"Save it." Vivian raised a hand to cut him off. "I'm not interested in your love life."

Men's excuses were the least trustworthy thing in the world. She'd seen too many hypocrites hiding behind noble facades.

"How serious is her condition?" Ethan changed the subject.

"I told you—she won't die." Vivian scoffed. "You're being played for a fool, Mr. Roscente."

Sophia's little act was laughably amateurish in the eyes of a professional like her.

Ethan fell silent.

This woman had no filter.

"What about follow-up treatment?"

"Treatment for faking an illness?" Vivian turned to leave. "Book my flight. I'm going home."

She didn't want to stay a second longer.

"Wait." Ethan blocked her path. "The Harvest Festival in Eudora starts soon. It's quite the spectacle."

Vivian paused. She'd heard of this festival—Eudora's most important traditional celebration.

"I'll think about it," she finally relented.

Back at the hotel, Ethan immediately called his assistant. "Pull all of Sophia's medical records from the past few years."

His eyes turned icy. If she'd been deceiving him all this time...

The next morning, Vivian received a text from Ethan: Your guide is here.

She opened the door to find him holding a tiny flag. She immediately tried to shut it again.

"I'm qualified." He braced a hand against the door. "I know this place well."

Vivian snorted. "Is Roscente Group going bankrupt? The CEO is moonlighting as a tour guide now?"

"Exclusive VIP service." His tone was dead serious.

The moment they left the hotel, word reached Sophia.

Crash! She hurled her teacup to the floor.

Ethan had never taken her sightseeing. He was always "too busy with work." Now he had time for that bitch?

Her hands trembled as she dialed Victoria's number. "Your brother is obsessed with that woman!"

"We need to destroy Vivian!" Sophia's nails dug into her palms. "She can never become a Roscente!"

A vicious glint flashed in her eyes. This time, she would make sure Vivian disappeared—permanently.